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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,468.62 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,468.62 and 459 is: 688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,468.62 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,468.62 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,468.62 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 674,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,096.58/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.26

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