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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.66, 1,467.96 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.66, 1,467.96 and 329.85 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.66 : 1,467.96 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.66/1,467.96 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.66x = 1,467.96 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.66x = 484,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,206.61/978.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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