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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.95, 1,470.17 and 330.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.95, 1,470.17 and 330.67 is: 496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.95 : 1,470.17 = 330.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.95/1,470.17 = 330.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.95x = 1,470.17 × 330.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.95x = 486,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,141.11/979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.09

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