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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,468.41 and 362.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,468.41 and 362.65 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,468.41 = 362.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,468.41 = 362.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,468.41 × 362.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 532,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,518.89/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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