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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.38, 1,468.13 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.38, 1,468.13 and 394.02 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.38 : 1,468.13 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.38/1,468.13 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.38x = 1,468.13 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.38x = 578,470.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,470.61/979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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