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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.16, 1,467.42 and 631.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.16, 1,467.42 and 631.33 is: 947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.16 : 1,467.42 = 631.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.16/1,467.42 = 631.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.16x = 1,467.42 × 631.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.16x = 926,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,426.27/978.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.11

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