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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.14, 1,468.56 and 329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.14, 1,468.56 and 329.78 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.14 : 1,468.56 = 329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.14/1,468.56 = 329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.14x = 1,468.56 × 329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.14x = 484,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,301.72/979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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