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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.48, 1,467.96 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.48, 1,467.96 and 491.44 is: 736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.48 : 1,467.96 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.48/1,467.96 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.48x = 1,467.96 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.48x = 721,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,414.26/979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.53

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