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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,468.79 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,468.79 and 329.93 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,468.79 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,468.79 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,468.79 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 484,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,597.88/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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