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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.62, 1,466.99 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.62, 1,466.99 and 328.88 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.62 : 1,466.99 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.62/1,466.99 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.62x = 1,466.99 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.62x = 482,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,454.69/978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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