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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,468.30 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,468.30 and 362.34 is: 543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,468.30 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,468.30 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,468.30 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 532,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,023.82/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.48

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