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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.75, 1,468.69 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.75, 1,468.69 and 363.29 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.75 : 1,468.69 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.75/1,468.69 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.75x = 1,468.69 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.75x = 533,560.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,560.39/979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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