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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.09, 1,465.92 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.09, 1,465.92 and 430.53 is: 645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.09 : 1,465.92 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.09/1,465.92 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.09x = 1,465.92 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.09x = 631,122.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,122.54/978.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.26

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