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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.88, 1,471.26 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.88, 1,471.26 and 403.88 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.88 : 1,471.26 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.88/1,471.26 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.88x = 1,471.26 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.88x = 594,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,212.49/979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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