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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.29, 1,469.59 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.29, 1,469.59 and 363.49 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.29 : 1,469.59 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.29/1,469.59 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.29x = 1,469.59 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.29x = 534,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,178.73/979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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