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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.85, 1,469.48 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.85, 1,469.48 and 394.67 is: 591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.85 : 1,469.48 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.85/1,469.48 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.85x = 1,469.48 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.85x = 579,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,953.31/979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.88

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