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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.88, 1,468.74 and 459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.88, 1,468.74 and 459.46 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.88 : 1,468.74 = 459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.88/1,468.74 = 459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.88x = 1,468.74 × 459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.88x = 674,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,823.61/979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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