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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.16, 1,466.28 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.16, 1,466.28 and 393 is: 589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.16 : 1,466.28 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.16/1,466.28 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.16x = 1,466.28 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.16x = 576,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,248.04/978.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.11

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