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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.38, 1,468.98 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.38, 1,468.98 and 330.24 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.38 : 1,468.98 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.38/1,468.98 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.38x = 1,468.98 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.38x = 485,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,115.96/979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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