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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,478.70 and 292.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,478.70 and 292.53 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,478.70 = 292.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,478.70 = 292.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,478.70 × 292.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 432,564.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,564.11/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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