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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.17, 1,467.77 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.17, 1,467.77 and 362.45 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.17 : 1,467.77 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.17/1,467.77 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.17x = 1,467.77 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.17x = 531,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,984.09/979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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