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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.45, 1,479.74 and 370.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.45, 1,479.74 and 370.01 is: 555.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.45 : 1,479.74 = 370.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.45/1,479.74 = 370.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.45x = 1,479.74 × 370.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.45x = 547,509.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,509.35/986.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.03

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