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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.16, 1,468.86 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.16, 1,468.86 and 320.84 is: 481.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.16 : 1,468.86 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.16/1,468.86 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.16x = 1,468.86 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.16x = 471,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,269.04/979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.30

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