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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.76, 1,468.48 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.76, 1,468.48 and 431.34 is: 647.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.76 : 1,468.48 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.76/1,468.48 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.76x = 1,468.48 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.76x = 633,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,414.16/978.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.16

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