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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.44, 1,479.47 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.44, 1,479.47 and 328.21 is: 492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.44 : 1,479.47 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.44/1,479.47 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.44x = 1,479.47 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.44x = 485,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,576.85/986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.25

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