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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.11, 1,466.23 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.11, 1,466.23 and 328.38 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.11 : 1,466.23 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.11/1,466.23 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.11x = 1,466.23 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.11x = 481,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,480.61/978.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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