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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.82, 1,470.05 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.82, 1,470.05 and 363.57 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.82 : 1,470.05 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.82/1,470.05 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.82x = 1,470.05 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.82x = 534,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,466.08/979.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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