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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,467.24 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,467.24 and 329.22 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,467.24 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,467.24 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,467.24 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 483,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,044.75/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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