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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.43, 1,479.84 and 328.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.43, 1,479.84 and 328.41 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.43 : 1,479.84 = 328.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.43/1,479.84 = 328.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.43x = 1,479.84 × 328.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.43x = 485,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,993.02/986.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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