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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.85, 1,469.79 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.85, 1,469.79 and 431.92 is: 647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.85 : 1,469.79 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.85/1,469.79 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.85x = 1,469.79 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.85x = 634,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,831.70/979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.89

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