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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.11, 1,467.16 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.11, 1,467.16 and 329.30 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.11 : 1,467.16 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.11/1,467.16 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.11x = 1,467.16 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.11x = 483,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,133.13/978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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