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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.94, 1,468.68 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.94, 1,468.68 and 329.74 is: 494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.94 : 1,468.68 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.94/1,468.68 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.94x = 1,468.68 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.94x = 484,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,282.54/978.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.70

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