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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.39, 1,467.62 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.39, 1,467.62 and 329.13 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.39 : 1,467.62 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.39/1,467.62 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.39x = 1,467.62 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.39x = 483,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,036.12/978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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