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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.98, 1,469.61 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.98, 1,469.61 and 424.14 is: 636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.98 : 1,469.61 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.98/1,469.61 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.98x = 1,469.61 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.98x = 623,320.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,320.39/979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.05

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