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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.74, 1,468.62 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.74, 1,468.62 and 363.06 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.74 : 1,468.62 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.74/1,468.62 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.74x = 1,468.62 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.74x = 533,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,197.18/979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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