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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.97, 1,468.52 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.97, 1,468.52 and 362.66 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.97 : 1,468.52 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.97/1,468.52 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.97x = 1,468.52 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.97x = 532,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,571.17/978.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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