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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.61, 1,468.11 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.61, 1,468.11 and 329.32 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.61 : 1,468.11 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.61/1,468.11 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.61x = 1,468.11 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.61x = 483,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,477.99/978.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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