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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.34, 1,468.63 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.34, 1,468.63 and 321.06 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.34 : 1,468.63 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.34/1,468.63 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.34x = 1,468.63 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.34x = 471,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,518.35/979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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