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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.54, 1,479.38 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.54, 1,479.38 and 409 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.54 : 1,479.38 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.54/1,479.38 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.54x = 1,479.38 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.54x = 605,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,066.42/986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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