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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,479.30 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,479.30 and 409.30 is: 614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,479.30 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,479.30 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,479.30 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 605,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,477.49/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.06

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