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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.05, 1,469.23 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.05, 1,469.23 and 362.76 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.05 : 1,469.23 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.05/1,469.23 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.05x = 1,469.23 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.05x = 532,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,970.55/979.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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