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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,470.21 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,470.21 and 363.43 is: 545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,470.21 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,470.21 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,470.21 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 534,318.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,318.42/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.39

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