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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.22, 1,468.53 and 485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.22, 1,468.53 and 485.12 is: 727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.22 : 1,468.53 = 485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.22/1,468.53 = 485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.22x = 1,468.53 × 485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.22x = 712,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,416.94/979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.53

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