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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.75, 1,470.33 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.75, 1,470.33 and 363.54 is: 545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.75 : 1,470.33 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.75/1,470.33 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.75x = 1,470.33 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.75x = 534,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,519.18/979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.57

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