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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.52, 1,466.94 and 430.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.52, 1,466.94 and 430.27 is: 645.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.52 : 1,466.94 = 430.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.52/1,466.94 = 430.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.52x = 1,466.94 × 430.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.52x = 631,180.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,180.27/978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.04

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