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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.46, 1,468.18 and 613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.46, 1,468.18 and 613.41 is: 919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.46 : 1,468.18 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.46/1,468.18 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.46x = 1,468.18 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.46x = 900,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,596.29/979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.48

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