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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.83, 1,469.44 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.83, 1,469.44 and 459.51 is: 689.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.83 : 1,469.44 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.83/1,469.44 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.83x = 1,469.44 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.83x = 675,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,217.44/979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.12

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