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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.74, 1,468.47 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.74, 1,468.47 and 362.97 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.74 : 1,468.47 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.74/1,468.47 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.74x = 1,468.47 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.74x = 533,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,010.56/979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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