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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.35, 1,466.49 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.35, 1,466.49 and 608.16 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.35 : 1,466.49 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.35/1,466.49 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.35x = 1,466.49 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.35x = 891,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,860.56/978.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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