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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.98, 1,468.30 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.98, 1,468.30 and 329.70 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.98 : 1,468.30 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.98/1,468.30 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.98x = 1,468.30 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.98x = 484,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,098.51/978.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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