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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,467.84 and 459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,467.84 and 459.56 is: 688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,467.84 = 459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,467.84 = 459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,467.84 × 459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 674,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,553.21/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.88

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