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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.03, 1,467.06 and 490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.03, 1,467.06 and 490.83 is: 736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.03 : 1,467.06 = 490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.03/1,467.06 = 490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.03x = 1,467.06 × 490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.03x = 720,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,077.06/978.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.25

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