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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.70, 1,467.14 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.70, 1,467.14 and 328.98 is: 493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.70 : 1,467.14 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.70/1,467.14 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.70x = 1,467.14 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.70x = 482,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,661.74/978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.16

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