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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.28, 1,467.68 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.28, 1,467.68 and 492.48 is: 738.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.28 : 1,467.68 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.28/1,467.68 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.28x = 1,467.68 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.28x = 722,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,803.05/979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.10

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