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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.44, 1,479.66 and 438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.44, 1,479.66 and 438.47 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.44 : 1,479.66 = 438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.44/1,479.66 = 438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.44x = 1,479.66 × 438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.44x = 648,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,786.52/986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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