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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.06, 1,467.77 and 400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.06, 1,467.77 and 400.94 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.06 : 1,467.77 = 400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.06/1,467.77 = 400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.06x = 1,467.77 × 400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.06x = 588,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,487.70/978.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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