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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.12, 1,468.76 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.12, 1,468.76 and 423.86 is: 635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.12 : 1,468.76 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.12/1,468.76 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.12x = 1,468.76 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.12x = 622,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,550.17/979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.83

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