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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.68, 1,467.42 and 633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.68, 1,467.42 and 633.32 is: 949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.68 : 1,467.42 = 633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.68/1,467.42 = 633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.68x = 1,467.42 × 633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.68x = 929,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,342.23/978.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.59

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