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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.68, 1,469.60 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.68, 1,469.60 and 394.65 is: 592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.68 : 1,469.60 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.68/1,469.60 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.68x = 1,469.60 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.68x = 579,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,982.66/979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.01

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