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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.44, 1,469.14 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.44, 1,469.14 and 401.92 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.44 : 1,469.14 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.44/1,469.14 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.44x = 1,469.14 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.44x = 590,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,476.75/979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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