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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.45, 1,468.46 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.45, 1,468.46 and 459.16 is: 688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.45 : 1,468.46 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.45/1,468.46 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.45x = 1,468.46 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.45x = 674,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,255.57/979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.40

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