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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.35, 1,479.52 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.35, 1,479.52 and 293.02 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.35 : 1,479.52 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.35/1,479.52 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.35x = 1,479.52 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.35x = 433,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,528.95/986.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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