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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,466.94 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,466.94 and 294.12 is: 441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,466.94 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,466.94 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,466.94 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 431,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,456.39/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.11

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