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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.89, 1,469.83 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.89, 1,469.83 and 249.46 is: 374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.89 : 1,469.83 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.89/1,469.83 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.89x = 1,469.83 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.89x = 366,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,668.23/979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.19

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