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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.84, 1,469.76 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.84, 1,469.76 and 330.40 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.84 : 1,469.76 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.84/1,469.76 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.84x = 1,469.76 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.84x = 485,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,608.70/979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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