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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.95, 1,469.22 and 424.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.95, 1,469.22 and 424.02 is: 635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.95 : 1,469.22 = 424.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.95/1,469.22 = 424.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.95x = 1,469.22 × 424.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.95x = 622,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,978.66/979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.72

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