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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.37, 1,467.63 and 423.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.37, 1,467.63 and 423.11 is: 634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.37 : 1,467.63 = 423.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.37/1,467.63 = 423.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.37x = 1,467.63 × 423.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.37x = 620,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,972.60/978.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.70

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