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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.82, 1,468.31 and 285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.82, 1,468.31 and 285.57 is: 428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.82 : 1,468.31 = 285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.82/1,468.31 = 285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.82x = 1,468.31 × 285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.82x = 419,303.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,303.86/978.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.38

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