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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.53, 1,466.35 and 631.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.53, 1,466.35 and 631.65 is: 946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.53 : 1,466.35 = 631.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.53/1,466.35 = 631.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.53x = 1,466.35 × 631.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.53x = 926,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,219.20/978.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.54

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