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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.65, 1,469.39 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.65, 1,469.39 and 394.98 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.65 : 1,469.39 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.65/1,469.39 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.65x = 1,469.39 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.65x = 580,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,379.66/979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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