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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.03, 1,479.12 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.03, 1,479.12 and 327.88 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.03 : 1,479.12 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.03/1,479.12 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.03x = 1,479.12 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.03x = 484,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,973.87/986.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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