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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.42, 1,466.19 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.42, 1,466.19 and 484.68 is: 726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.42 : 1,466.19 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.42/1,466.19 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.42x = 1,466.19 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.42x = 710,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,632.97/978.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.31

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