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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.47, 1,469.16 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.47, 1,469.16 and 378.45 is: 567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.47 : 1,469.16 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.47/1,469.16 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.47x = 1,469.16 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.47x = 556,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,003.60/979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.66

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