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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.38, 1,466.08 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.38, 1,466.08 and 430.24 is: 644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.38 : 1,466.08 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.38/1,466.08 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.38x = 1,466.08 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.38x = 630,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,766.26/978.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.70

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