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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.42, 1,467.42 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.42, 1,467.42 and 285 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.42 : 1,467.42 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.42/1,467.42 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.42x = 1,467.42 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.42x = 418,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,214.70/978.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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