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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,468.31 and 362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,468.31 and 362.87 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,468.31 = 362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,468.31 = 362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,468.31 × 362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 532,805.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,805.65/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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