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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,468 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,468 and 362.61 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,468 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,468 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,468 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 532,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,311.48/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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