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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,468.88 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,468.88 and 431.68 is: 647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,468.88 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,468.88 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,468.88 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 634,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,086.12/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.66

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