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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.30, 1,467 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.30, 1,467 and 491.22 is: 736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.30 : 1,467 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.30/1,467 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.30x = 1,467 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.30x = 720,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,619.74/978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.60

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