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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.05, 1,468.38 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.05, 1,468.38 and 431.10 is: 646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.05 : 1,468.38 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.05/1,468.38 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.05x = 1,468.38 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.05x = 633,018.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,018.62/979.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.56

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