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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.42, 1,467.84 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.42, 1,467.84 and 329 is: 493.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.42 : 1,467.84 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.42/1,467.84 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.42x = 1,467.84 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.42x = 482,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,919.36/978.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.57

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