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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.84, 1,468.26 and 329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.84, 1,468.26 and 329.67 is: 494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.84 : 1,468.26 = 329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.84/1,468.26 = 329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.84x = 1,468.26 × 329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.84x = 484,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,041.27/978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.51

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