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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.23, 1,468.54 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.23, 1,468.54 and 329.81 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.23 : 1,468.54 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.23/1,468.54 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.23x = 1,468.54 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.23x = 484,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,342.02/979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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