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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.27, 1,468.09 and 459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.27, 1,468.09 and 459.01 is: 688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.27 : 1,468.09 = 459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.27/1,468.09 = 459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.27x = 1,468.09 × 459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.27x = 673,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,870.40/979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.14

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