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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.64, 1,468.60 and 423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.64, 1,468.60 and 423.89 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.64 : 1,468.60 = 423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.64/1,468.60 = 423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.64x = 1,468.60 × 423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.64x = 622,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,522.73/978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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