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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.11, 1,479.33 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.11, 1,479.33 and 438.30 is: 657.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.11 : 1,479.33 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.11/1,479.33 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.11x = 1,479.33 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.11x = 648,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,390.34/986.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.53

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