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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.24, 1,467.20 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.24, 1,467.20 and 294.24 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.24 : 1,467.20 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.24/1,467.20 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.24x = 1,467.20 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.24x = 431,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,708.93/978.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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