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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.43, 1,479.18 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.43, 1,479.18 and 369.69 is: 554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.43 : 1,479.18 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.43/1,479.18 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.43x = 1,479.18 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.43x = 546,839.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,839.44/986.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.36

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