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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.93, 1,469.01 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.93, 1,469.01 and 363.25 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.93 : 1,469.01 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.93/1,469.01 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.93x = 1,469.01 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.93x = 533,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,610.54/979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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