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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.01, 1,478.76 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.01, 1,478.76 and 292.49 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.01 : 1,478.76 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.01/1,478.76 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.01x = 1,478.76 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.01x = 432,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,523.73/986.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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