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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.73, 1,470.17 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.73, 1,470.17 and 395.01 is: 592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.73 : 1,470.17 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.73/1,470.17 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.73x = 1,470.17 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.73x = 580,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,729.88/979.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.75

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