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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,468.91 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,468.91 and 431.17 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,468.91 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,468.91 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,468.91 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 633,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,347.33/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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