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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.41, 1,467.84 and 329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.41, 1,467.84 and 329.15 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.41 : 1,467.84 = 329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.41/1,467.84 = 329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.41x = 1,467.84 × 329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.41x = 483,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,139.54/978.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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