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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.47, 1,467.93 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.47, 1,467.93 and 430.70 is: 646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.47 : 1,467.93 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.47/1,467.93 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.47x = 1,467.93 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.47x = 632,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,230.11/978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.14

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