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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.64, 1,467.91 and 393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.64, 1,467.91 and 393.47 is: 590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.64 : 1,467.91 = 393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.64/1,467.91 = 393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.64x = 1,467.91 × 393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.64x = 577,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,570.22/978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.18

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