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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.90, 1,467.63 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.90, 1,467.63 and 430.89 is: 646.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.90 : 1,467.63 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.90/1,467.63 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.90x = 1,467.63 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.90x = 632,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,387.09/978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.02

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