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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.57, 1,466.21 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.57, 1,466.21 and 484.32 is: 725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.57 : 1,466.21 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.57/1,466.21 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.57x = 1,466.21 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.57x = 710,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,113.31/978.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.66

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