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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.18, 1,467.24 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.18, 1,467.24 and 320.04 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.18 : 1,467.24 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.18/1,467.24 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.18x = 1,467.24 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.18x = 469,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,575.49/978.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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