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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.14, 1,466.94 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.14, 1,466.94 and 393.14 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.14 : 1,466.94 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.14/1,466.94 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.14x = 1,466.94 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.14x = 576,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,712.79/978.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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