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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.92, 1,468.56 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.92, 1,468.56 and 329.72 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.92 : 1,468.56 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.92/1,468.56 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.92x = 1,468.56 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.92x = 484,213.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,213.60/978.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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