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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,467.86 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,467.86 and 458.74 is: 687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,467.86 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,467.86 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,467.86 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 673,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,366.10/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.78

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