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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,480.07 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,480.07 and 328.48 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,480.07 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,480.07 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,480.07 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 486,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,176.06/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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