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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.07, 1,468.99 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.07, 1,468.99 and 363.20 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.07 : 1,468.99 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.07/1,468.99 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.07x = 1,468.99 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.07x = 533,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,537.17/979.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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