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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,479.40 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,479.40 and 438.18 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,479.40 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,479.40 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,479.40 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 648,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,243.49/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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