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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.60, 1,469.44 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.60, 1,469.44 and 402.48 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.60 : 1,469.44 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.60/1,469.44 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.60x = 1,469.44 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.60x = 591,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,420.21/979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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