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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.29, 1,467.88 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.29, 1,467.88 and 430.64 is: 646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.29 : 1,467.88 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.29/1,467.88 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.29x = 1,467.88 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.29x = 632,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,119.43/978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.15

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