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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,479.93 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,479.93 and 438.48 is: 657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,479.93 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,479.93 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,479.93 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 648,919.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,919.71/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.99

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