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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,468.22 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,468.22 and 459.20 is: 688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,468.22 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,468.22 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,468.22 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 674,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,206.62/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.30

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