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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.34, 1,479.49 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.34, 1,479.49 and 293.47 is: 440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.34 : 1,479.49 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.34/1,479.49 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.34x = 1,479.49 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.34x = 434,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,190.65/986.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.20

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