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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.44, 1,469.16 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.44, 1,469.16 and 394.49 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.44 : 1,469.16 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.44/1,469.16 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.44x = 1,469.16 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.44x = 579,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,561.58/979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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