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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.91, 1,469.34 and 431.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.91, 1,469.34 and 431.83 is: 647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.91 : 1,469.34 = 431.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.91/1,469.34 = 431.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.91x = 1,469.34 × 431.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.91x = 634,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,501.42/979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.51

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