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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.39, 1,469.07 and 402.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.39, 1,469.07 and 402.25 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.39 : 1,469.07 = 402.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.39/1,469.07 = 402.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.39x = 1,469.07 × 402.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.39x = 590,933.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,933.41/979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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