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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,469.27 and 330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,469.27 and 330.27 is: 495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,469.27 = 330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,469.27 = 330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,469.27 × 330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 485,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,251.12/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.40

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