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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.63, 1,469.45 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.63, 1,469.45 and 249.27 is: 373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.63 : 1,469.45 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.63/1,469.45 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.63x = 1,469.45 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.63x = 366,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,282.45/979.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.90

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