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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,479.69 and 438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,479.69 and 438.70 is: 658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,479.69 = 438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,479.69 = 438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,479.69 × 438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 649,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,140.31/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.25

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