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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.53, 1,468.61 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.53, 1,468.61 and 459.26 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.53 : 1,468.61 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.53/1,468.61 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.53x = 1,468.61 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.53x = 674,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,464.19/979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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