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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.16, 1,469.19 and 431.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.16, 1,469.19 and 431.49 is: 647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.16 : 1,469.19 = 431.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.16/1,469.19 = 431.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.16x = 1,469.19 × 431.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.16x = 633,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,940.79/979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.44

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