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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.63, 1,468.04 and 393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.63, 1,468.04 and 393.68 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.63 : 1,468.04 = 393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.63/1,468.04 = 393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.63x = 1,468.04 × 393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.63x = 577,928.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,928.68/978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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