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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.64, 1,468.71 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.64, 1,468.71 and 362.93 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.64 : 1,468.71 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.64/1,468.71 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.64x = 1,468.71 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.64x = 533,031.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,031.58/978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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