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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.90, 1,469.37 and 355.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.90, 1,469.37 and 355.17 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.90 : 1,469.37 = 355.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.90/1,469.37 = 355.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.90x = 1,469.37 × 355.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.90x = 521,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,880.70/979.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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