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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.87, 1,469.87 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.87, 1,469.87 and 330.65 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.87 : 1,469.87 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.87/1,469.87 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.87x = 1,469.87 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.87x = 486,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,010.86/979.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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