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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,468.53 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,468.53 and 329.94 is: 494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,468.53 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,468.53 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,468.53 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 484,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,526.79/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.57

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