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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.98, 1,468.49 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.98, 1,468.49 and 329.76 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.98 : 1,468.49 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.98/1,468.49 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.98x = 1,468.49 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.98x = 484,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,247.61/978.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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