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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,466.28 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,466.28 and 328.76 is: 492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,466.28 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,466.28 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,466.28 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 482,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,054.21/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.84

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