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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.33, 1,467.65 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.33, 1,467.65 and 328.91 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.33 : 1,467.65 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.33/1,467.65 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.33x = 1,467.65 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.33x = 482,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,724.76/978.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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