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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.29, 1,479.47 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.29, 1,479.47 and 292.94 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.29 : 1,479.47 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.29/1,479.47 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.29x = 1,479.47 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.29x = 433,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,395.94/986.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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