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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.25, 1,469.07 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.25, 1,469.07 and 431.42 is: 647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.25 : 1,469.07 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.25/1,469.07 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.25x = 1,469.07 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.25x = 633,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,778.83/979.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.21

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