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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,479.76 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,479.76 and 302.52 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,479.76 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,479.76 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,479.76 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 447,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,657.00/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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