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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.41, 1,467.08 and 484.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.41, 1,467.08 and 484.89 is: 727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.41 : 1,467.08 = 484.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.41/1,467.08 = 484.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.41x = 1,467.08 × 484.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.41x = 711,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,366.31/978.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.06

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