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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.13, 1,468.83 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.13, 1,468.83 and 329.78 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.13 : 1,468.83 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.13/1,468.83 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.13x = 1,468.83 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.13x = 484,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,390.76/979.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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