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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.46, 1,467.66 and 362.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.46, 1,467.66 and 362.15 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.46 : 1,467.66 = 362.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.46/1,467.66 = 362.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.46x = 1,467.66 × 362.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.46x = 531,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,513.07/978.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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