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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.68, 1,469.52 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.68, 1,469.52 and 249.23 is: 373.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.68 : 1,469.52 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.68/1,469.52 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.68x = 1,469.52 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.68x = 366,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,247.22/979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.85

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