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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.69, 1,468.29 and 329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.69, 1,468.29 and 329.43 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.69 : 1,468.29 = 329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.69/1,468.29 = 329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.69x = 1,468.29 × 329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.69x = 483,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,698.77/978.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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