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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.14, 1,467.15 and 484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.14, 1,467.15 and 484.91 is: 727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.14 : 1,467.15 = 484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.14/1,467.15 = 484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.14x = 1,467.15 × 484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.14x = 711,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,428.37/978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.33

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