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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.94, 1,469.88 and 249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.94, 1,469.88 and 249.50 is: 374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.94 : 1,469.88 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.94/1,469.88 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.94x = 1,469.88 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.94x = 366,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,735.06/979.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.24

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