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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.89, 1,470.06 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.89, 1,470.06 and 363.62 is: 545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.89 : 1,470.06 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.89/1,470.06 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.89x = 1,470.06 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.89x = 534,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,535.87/979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.51

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