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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.63, 1,467.81 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.63, 1,467.81 and 329.28 is: 493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.63 : 1,467.81 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.63/1,467.81 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.63x = 1,467.81 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.63x = 483,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,320.48/978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.87

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