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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.09, 1,479.37 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.09, 1,479.37 and 327.92 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.09 : 1,479.37 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.09/1,479.37 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.09x = 1,479.37 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.09x = 485,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,117.89/986.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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