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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,480.14 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,480.14 and 409.16 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,480.14 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,480.14 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,480.14 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 605,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,614.08/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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