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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,468.89 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,468.89 and 431.19 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,468.89 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,468.89 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,468.89 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 633,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,370.68/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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