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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.15, 1,469.31 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.15, 1,469.31 and 394.06 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.15 : 1,469.31 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.15/1,469.31 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.15x = 1,469.31 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.15x = 578,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,996.30/979.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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