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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986, 1,479 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986, 1,479 and 302 is: 453

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986 : 1,479 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986/1,479 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986x = 1,479 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986x = 446,658
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,658/986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453

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