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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.74, 1,470.54 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.74, 1,470.54 and 364.04 is: 546.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.74 : 1,470.54 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.74/1,470.54 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.74x = 1,470.54 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.74x = 535,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,335.38/979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.41

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