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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.83, 1,470.17 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.83, 1,470.17 and 363.40 is: 545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.83 : 1,470.17 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.83/1,470.17 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.83x = 1,470.17 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.83x = 534,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,257.01/979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.25

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