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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.35, 1,467.52 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.35, 1,467.52 and 329.06 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.35 : 1,467.52 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.35/1,467.52 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.35x = 1,467.52 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.35x = 482,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,904.98/978.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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