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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.42, 1,469 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.42, 1,469 and 330.16 is: 495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.42 : 1,469 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.42/1,469 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.42x = 1,469 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.42x = 485,005.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,005.04/979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.20

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