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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,466.65 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,466.65 and 328.96 is: 493.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,466.65 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,466.65 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,466.65 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 482,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,469.18/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.10

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