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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.41, 1,480.38 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.41, 1,480.38 and 370.68 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.41 : 1,480.38 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.41/1,480.38 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.41x = 1,480.38 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.41x = 548,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,747.26/986.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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