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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.54, 1,479.33 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.54, 1,479.33 and 438.44 is: 657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.54 : 1,479.33 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.54/1,479.33 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.54x = 1,479.33 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.54x = 648,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,590.05/986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.44

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