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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.36, 1,468.46 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.36, 1,468.46 and 394.34 is: 591.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.36 : 1,468.46 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.36/1,468.46 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.36x = 1,468.46 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.36x = 579,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,066.16/979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.27

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