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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.99, 1,468.44 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.99, 1,468.44 and 362.43 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.99 : 1,468.44 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.99/1,468.44 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.99x = 1,468.44 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.99x = 532,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,206.71/978.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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