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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.04, 1,466.43 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.04, 1,466.43 and 430.48 is: 645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.04 : 1,466.43 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.04/1,466.43 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.04x = 1,466.43 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.04x = 631,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,268.79/978.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.44

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