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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,469.80 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,469.80 and 466.76 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,469.80 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,469.80 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,469.80 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 686,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,043.85/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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