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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.07, 1,468.63 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.07, 1,468.63 and 458.94 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.07 : 1,468.63 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.07/1,468.63 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.07x = 1,468.63 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.07x = 674,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,013.05/979.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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