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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,469.40 and 402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,469.40 and 402.52 is: 604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,469.40 = 402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,469.40 = 402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,469.40 × 402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 591,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,462.89/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.00

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