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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,468.49 and 459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,468.49 and 459.15 is: 688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,468.49 = 459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,468.49 = 459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,468.49 × 459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 674,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,258.50/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.70

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