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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.90, 1,468.92 and 363.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.90, 1,468.92 and 363.03 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.90 : 1,468.92 = 363.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.90/1,468.92 = 363.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.90x = 1,468.92 × 363.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.90x = 533,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,262.03/978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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