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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.40, 1,468.46 and 431.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.40, 1,468.46 and 431.56 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.40 : 1,468.46 = 431.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.40/1,468.46 = 431.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.40x = 1,468.46 × 431.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.40x = 633,728.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,728.60/979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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