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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.57, 1,467.36 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.57, 1,467.36 and 329.07 is: 493.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.57 : 1,467.36 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.57/1,467.36 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.57x = 1,467.36 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.57x = 482,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,864.16/978.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.44

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