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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.47, 1,467.95 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.47, 1,467.95 and 451.12 is: 676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.47 : 1,467.95 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.47/1,467.95 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.47x = 1,467.95 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.47x = 662,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,215.68/978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.79

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