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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,468.88 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,468.88 and 402.24 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,468.88 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,468.88 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,468.88 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 590,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,842.29/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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