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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.07, 1,467.43 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.07, 1,467.43 and 319.98 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.07 : 1,467.43 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.07/1,467.43 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.07x = 1,467.43 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.07x = 469,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,545.38/978.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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