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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.29, 1,468.14 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.29, 1,468.14 and 459.04 is: 688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.29 : 1,468.14 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.29/1,468.14 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.29x = 1,468.14 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.29x = 673,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,934.99/979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.19

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