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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,467.60 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,467.60 and 430.96 is: 645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,467.60 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,467.60 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,467.60 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 632,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,476.90/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.83

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