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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.10, 1,468.31 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.10, 1,468.31 and 459.02 is: 688.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.10 : 1,468.31 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.10/1,468.31 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.10x = 1,468.31 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.10x = 673,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,974.02/979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.36

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