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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.18 : 1,468.74 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.18/1,468.74 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.18x = 1,468.74 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.18x = 578,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,683.56/979.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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