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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.49, 1,468.97 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.49, 1,468.97 and 362.85 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.49 : 1,468.97 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.49/1,468.97 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.49x = 1,468.97 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.49x = 533,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,023.73/979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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