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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.59, 1,469.39 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.59, 1,469.39 and 330.33 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.59 : 1,469.39 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.59/1,469.39 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.59x = 1,469.39 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.59x = 485,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,381.05/979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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