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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,467.54 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,467.54 and 328.86 is: 493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,467.54 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,467.54 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,467.54 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 482,615.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,615.20/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.41

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