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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.80, 1,469.66 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.80, 1,469.66 and 330.48 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.80 : 1,469.66 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.80/1,469.66 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.80x = 1,469.66 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.80x = 485,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,693.24/979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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