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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.43, 1,479.66 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.43, 1,479.66 and 369.84 is: 554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.43 : 1,479.66 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.43/1,479.66 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.43x = 1,479.66 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.43x = 547,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,237.45/986.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.77

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