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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.70, 1,467.75 and 329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.70, 1,467.75 and 329.28 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.70 : 1,467.75 = 329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.70/1,467.75 = 329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.70x = 1,467.75 × 329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.70x = 483,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,299.07/978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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