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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,468.70 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,468.70 and 321.11 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,468.70 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,468.70 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,468.70 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 471,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,614.26/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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