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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.97, 1,470.15 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.97, 1,470.15 and 330.89 is: 496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.97 : 1,470.15 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.97/1,470.15 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.97x = 1,470.15 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.97x = 486,457.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,457.93/979.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.40

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