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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.74, 1,469.70 and 321.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.74, 1,469.70 and 321.42 is: 482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.74 : 1,469.70 = 321.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.74/1,469.70 = 321.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.74x = 1,469.70 × 321.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.74x = 472,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,397.09/979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.16

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