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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.26, 1,468.41 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.26, 1,468.41 and 485.10 is: 727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.26 : 1,468.41 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.26/1,468.41 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.26x = 1,468.41 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.26x = 712,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,325.69/979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.41

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