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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,480.28 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,480.28 and 439.02 is: 658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,480.28 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,480.28 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,480.28 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 649,870.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,870.33/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.71

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