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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.26, 1,466.91 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.26, 1,466.91 and 484.10 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.26 : 1,466.91 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.26/1,466.91 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.26x = 1,466.91 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.26x = 710,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,130.66/978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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