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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,467.69 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,467.69 and 329.19 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,467.69 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,467.69 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,467.69 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 483,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,148.87/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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