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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,469.15 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,469.15 and 330.16 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,469.15 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,469.15 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,469.15 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 485,051.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,051.72/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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