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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.55, 1,469.56 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.55, 1,469.56 and 286.22 is: 429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.55 : 1,469.56 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.55/1,469.56 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.55x = 1,469.56 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.55x = 420,617.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,617.46/979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.40

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