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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,468.14 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,468.14 and 430.65 is: 645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,468.14 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,468.14 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,468.14 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 632,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,254.49/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.74

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