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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.00, 1,478.93 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.00, 1,478.93 and 292.67 is: 438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.00 : 1,478.93 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.00/1,478.93 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.00x = 1,478.93 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.00x = 432,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,831.78/986.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.98

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