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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.01, 1,468.86 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.01, 1,468.86 and 431.12 is: 646.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.01 : 1,468.86 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.01/1,468.86 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.01x = 1,468.86 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.01x = 633,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,254.92/979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.83

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