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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,479.44 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,479.44 and 302.24 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,479.44 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,479.44 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,479.44 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 447,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,145.95/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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