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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.01, 1,477.91 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.01, 1,477.91 and 438.12 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.01 : 1,477.91 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.01/1,477.91 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.01x = 1,477.91 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.01x = 647,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,499.74/986.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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