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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.97, 1,468.65 and 329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.97, 1,468.65 and 329.89 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.97 : 1,468.65 = 329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.97/1,468.65 = 329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.97x = 1,468.65 × 329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.97x = 484,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,492.95/978.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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