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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.09, 1,467.59 and 484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.09, 1,467.59 and 484.99 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.09 : 1,467.59 = 484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.09/1,467.59 = 484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.09x = 1,467.59 × 484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.09x = 711,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,760.38/979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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