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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.17, 1,468.67 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.17, 1,468.67 and 362.88 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.17 : 1,468.67 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.17/1,468.67 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.17x = 1,468.67 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.17x = 532,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,950.97/979.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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