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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.19, 1,468.46 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.19, 1,468.46 and 362.71 is: 543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.19 : 1,468.46 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.19/1,468.46 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.19x = 1,468.46 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.19x = 532,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,627.87/979.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.95

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