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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,478.75 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,478.75 and 439.08 is: 658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,478.75 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,478.75 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,478.75 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 649,287.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,287.35/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.16

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