Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.18, 1,468.74 and 394
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 979.18, 1,468.74 and 394 is: 590.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979.18 : 1,468.74 = 394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979.18/1,468.74 = 394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979.18x = 1,468.74 × 394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979.18x = 578,683.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,683.56/979.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 590.99
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