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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,468.55 and 330.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,468.55 and 330.23 is: 495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,468.55 = 330.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,468.55 = 330.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,468.55 × 330.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 484,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,959.27/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.34

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