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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.59, 1,479.97 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.59, 1,479.97 and 328.44 is: 492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.59 : 1,479.97 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.59/1,479.97 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.59x = 1,479.97 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.59x = 486,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,083.40/986.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.69

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