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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.68, 1,469.44 and 459.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.68, 1,469.44 and 459.79 is: 689.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.68 : 1,469.44 = 459.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.68/1,469.44 = 459.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.68x = 1,469.44 × 459.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.68x = 675,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,638.98/979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.65

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