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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.45, 1,467.80 and 320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.45, 1,467.80 and 320.11 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.45 : 1,467.80 = 320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.45/1,467.80 = 320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.45x = 1,467.80 × 320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.45x = 469,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,857.46/978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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