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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.66, 1,469.94 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.66, 1,469.94 and 432 is: 648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.66 : 1,469.94 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.66/1,469.94 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.66x = 1,469.94 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.66x = 635,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,014.08/979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.20

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