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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,469.04 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,469.04 and 286.02 is: 428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,469.04 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,469.04 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,469.04 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 420,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,174.82/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.96

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