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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.53, 1,468.63 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.53, 1,468.63 and 459.24 is: 688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.53 : 1,468.63 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.53/1,468.63 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.53x = 1,468.63 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.53x = 674,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,448.71/979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.55

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