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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.86, 1,469.42 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.86, 1,469.42 and 330.44 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.86 : 1,469.42 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.86/1,469.42 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.86x = 1,469.42 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.86x = 485,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,555.14/979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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