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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.47, 1,467.36 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.47, 1,467.36 and 393.30 is: 589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.47 : 1,467.36 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.47/1,467.36 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.47x = 1,467.36 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.47x = 577,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,108.66/978.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.81

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