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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,468.80 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,468.80 and 329.85 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,468.80 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,468.80 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,468.80 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 484,483.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,483.68/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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