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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.81, 1,467.24 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.81, 1,467.24 and 430.91 is: 645.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.81 : 1,467.24 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.81/1,467.24 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.81x = 1,467.24 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.81x = 632,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,241.05/978.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.93

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