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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.62, 1,470 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.62, 1,470 and 394.74 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.62 : 1,470 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.62/1,470 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.62x = 1,470 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.62x = 580,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,267.80/979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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