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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.27, 1,467.41 and 329.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.27, 1,467.41 and 329.01 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.27 : 1,467.41 = 329.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.27/1,467.41 = 329.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.27x = 1,467.41 × 329.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.27x = 482,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,783.58/978.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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