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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.38, 1,467.44 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.38, 1,467.44 and 329.03 is: 493.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.38 : 1,467.44 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.38/1,467.44 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.38x = 1,467.44 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.38x = 482,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,830.14/978.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.50

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