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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,470.11 and 431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,470.11 and 431.87 is: 648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,470.11 = 431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,470.11 = 431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,470.11 × 431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 634,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,896.41/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.01

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