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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.44, 1,468.60 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.44, 1,468.60 and 402 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.44 : 1,468.60 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.44/1,468.60 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.44x = 1,468.60 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.44x = 590,377.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,377.20/979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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