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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,469.12 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,469.12 and 395 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,469.12 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,469.12 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,469.12 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 580,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,302.40/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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