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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.12, 1,468.14 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.12, 1,468.14 and 401.68 is: 602.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.12 : 1,468.14 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.12/1,468.14 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.12x = 1,468.14 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.12x = 589,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,722.48/979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.30

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