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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.37, 1,479.21 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.37, 1,479.21 and 328.13 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.37 : 1,479.21 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.37/1,479.21 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.37x = 1,479.21 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.37x = 485,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,373.18/986.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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