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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.26, 1,468.89 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.26, 1,468.89 and 248.83 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.26 : 1,468.89 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.26/1,468.89 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.26x = 1,468.89 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.26x = 365,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,502.65/979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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