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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.23, 1,479.34 and 328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.23, 1,479.34 and 328.16 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.23 : 1,479.34 = 328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.23/1,479.34 = 328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.23x = 1,479.34 × 328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.23x = 485,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,452.00/986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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