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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.45, 1,469.90 and 394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.45, 1,469.90 and 394.45 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.45 : 1,469.90 = 394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.45/1,469.90 = 394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.45x = 1,469.90 × 394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.45x = 579,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,800.08/979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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