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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.05, 1,467.76 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.05, 1,467.76 and 458.79 is: 687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.05 : 1,467.76 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.05/1,467.76 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.05x = 1,467.76 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.05x = 673,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,393.61/979.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.80

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