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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.45, 1,468.15 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.45, 1,468.15 and 329.96 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.45 : 1,468.15 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.45/1,468.15 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.45x = 1,468.15 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.45x = 484,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,430.77/979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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