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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.10, 1,467.06 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.10, 1,467.06 and 328.84 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.10 : 1,467.06 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.10/1,467.06 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.10x = 1,467.06 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.10x = 482,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,428.01/978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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