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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.59, 1,468.17 and 432.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.59, 1,468.17 and 432.03 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.59 : 1,468.17 = 432.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.59/1,468.17 = 432.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.59x = 1,468.17 × 432.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.59x = 634,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,293.49/979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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