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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.30, 1,479.14 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.30, 1,479.14 and 361.47 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.30 : 1,479.14 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.30/1,479.14 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.30x = 1,479.14 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.30x = 534,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,664.74/986.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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