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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.87, 1,469.71 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.87, 1,469.71 and 330.61 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.87 : 1,469.71 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.87/1,469.71 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.87x = 1,469.71 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.87x = 485,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,892.65/979.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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