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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.27, 1,468.45 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.27, 1,468.45 and 362.96 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.27 : 1,468.45 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.27/1,468.45 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.27x = 1,468.45 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.27x = 532,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,991.38/979.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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