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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,468.46 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,468.46 and 423.98 is: 635.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,468.46 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,468.46 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,468.46 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 622,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,597.67/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.80

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