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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.59, 1,469.46 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.59, 1,469.46 and 286.27 is: 429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.59 : 1,469.46 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.59/1,469.46 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.59x = 1,469.46 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.59x = 420,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,662.31/979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.43

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