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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,470.09 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,470.09 and 330.52 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,470.09 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,470.09 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,470.09 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 485,894.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,894.15/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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