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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.51, 1,467.68 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.51, 1,467.68 and 329.25 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.51 : 1,467.68 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.51/1,467.68 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.51x = 1,467.68 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.51x = 483,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,233.64/978.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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