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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.36, 1,467.54 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.36, 1,467.54 and 465.24 is: 697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.36 : 1,467.54 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.36/1,467.54 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.36x = 1,467.54 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.36x = 682,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,758.31/978.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.86

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