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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.45, 1,469.19 and 249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.45, 1,469.19 and 249.01 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.45 : 1,469.19 = 249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.45/1,469.19 = 249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.45x = 1,469.19 × 249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.45x = 365,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,843.00/979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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