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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,479.61 and 401.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,479.61 and 401.49 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,479.61 = 401.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,479.61 = 401.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,479.61 × 401.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 594,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,056.77/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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