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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979, 1,468.50 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979, 1,468.50 and 295 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979 : 1,468.50 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979/1,468.50 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979x = 1,468.50 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979x = 433,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,207.50/979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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