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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,468.40 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,468.40 and 329.94 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,468.40 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,468.40 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,468.40 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 484,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,482.25/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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