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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.30, 1,467.58 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.30, 1,467.58 and 319.95 is: 479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.30 : 1,467.58 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.30/1,467.58 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.30x = 1,467.58 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.30x = 469,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,551.42/978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.97

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