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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.64, 1,469.41 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.64, 1,469.41 and 394.47 is: 591.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.64 : 1,469.41 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.64/1,469.41 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.64x = 1,469.41 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.64x = 579,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,638.16/979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.68

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