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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.42, 1,469.61 and 459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.42, 1,469.61 and 459.33 is: 689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.42 : 1,469.61 = 459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.42/1,469.61 = 459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.42x = 1,469.61 × 459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.42x = 675,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,035.96/979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.22

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