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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.72, 1,469.57 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.72, 1,469.57 and 249.30 is: 373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.72 : 1,469.57 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.72/1,469.57 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.72x = 1,469.57 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.72x = 366,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,362.55/979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.95

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