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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.75, 1,469.63 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.75, 1,469.63 and 295.75 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.75 : 1,469.63 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.75/1,469.63 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.75x = 1,469.63 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.75x = 434,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,643.07/979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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