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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.35, 1,468.68 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.35, 1,468.68 and 459.27 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.35 : 1,468.68 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.35/1,468.68 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.35x = 1,468.68 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.35x = 674,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,520.66/979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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