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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.34, 1,469.03 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.34, 1,469.03 and 330.26 is: 495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.34 : 1,469.03 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.34/1,469.03 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.34x = 1,469.03 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.34x = 485,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,152.85/979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.39

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