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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,468.05 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,468.05 and 362.46 is: 543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,468.05 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,468.05 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,468.05 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 532,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,109.40/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.94

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