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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.25, 1,468.85 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.25, 1,468.85 and 362.88 is: 544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.25 : 1,468.85 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.25/1,468.85 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.25x = 1,468.85 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.25x = 533,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,014.47/979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.31

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