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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,478.36 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,478.36 and 437.92 is: 656.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,478.36 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,478.36 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,478.36 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 647,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,403.41/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.57

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