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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.25, 1,467.39 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.25, 1,467.39 and 294.25 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.25 : 1,467.39 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.25/1,467.39 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.25x = 1,467.39 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.25x = 431,779.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,779.51/978.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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