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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,468.91 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,468.91 and 362.91 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,468.91 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,468.91 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,468.91 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 533,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,082.13/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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