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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.92, 1,469.87 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.92, 1,469.87 and 331.11 is: 496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.92 : 1,469.87 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.92/1,469.87 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.92x = 1,469.87 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.92x = 486,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,687.00/979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.66

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