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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.23, 1,465.50 and 484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.23, 1,465.50 and 484.06 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.23 : 1,465.50 = 484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.23/1,465.50 = 484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.23x = 1,465.50 × 484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.23x = 709,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,389.93/978.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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