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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.26, 1,469.25 and 402.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.26, 1,469.25 and 402.18 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.26 : 1,469.25 = 402.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.26/1,469.25 = 402.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.26x = 1,469.25 × 402.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.26x = 590,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,902.97/979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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