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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.09, 1,467.59 and 458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.09, 1,467.59 and 458.65 is: 687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.09 : 1,467.59 = 458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.09/1,467.59 = 458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.09x = 1,467.59 × 458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.09x = 673,107.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,107.63/979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.48

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