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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.21, 1,467.32 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.21, 1,467.32 and 430.28 is: 645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.21 : 1,467.32 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.21/1,467.32 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.21x = 1,467.32 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.21x = 631,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,354.46/978.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.42

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