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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.86, 1,469.40 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.86, 1,469.40 and 466.50 is: 699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.86 : 1,469.40 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.86/1,469.40 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.86x = 1,469.40 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.86x = 685,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,475.10/979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.56

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