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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,468.64 and 432.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,468.64 and 432.38 is: 648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,468.64 = 432.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,468.64 = 432.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,468.64 × 432.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 635,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,010.56/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.13

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