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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,479.40 and 302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,479.40 and 302 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,479.40 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,479.40 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,479.40 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 446,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,778.80/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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