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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.06, 1,479.36 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.06, 1,479.36 and 438.68 is: 658.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.06 : 1,479.36 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.06/1,479.36 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.06x = 1,479.36 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.06x = 648,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,965.64/986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.14

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