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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.70, 1,468.79 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.70, 1,468.79 and 362.99 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.70 : 1,468.79 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.70/1,468.79 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.70x = 1,468.79 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.70x = 533,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,156.08/978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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