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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.53, 1,468.70 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.53, 1,468.70 and 394.80 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.53 : 1,468.70 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.53/1,468.70 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.53x = 1,468.70 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.53x = 579,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,842.76/979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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