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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.33, 1,479.83 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.33, 1,479.83 and 438.89 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.33 : 1,479.83 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.33/1,479.83 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.33x = 1,479.83 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.33x = 649,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,482.59/986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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