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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.61, 1,480.05 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.61, 1,480.05 and 439.26 is: 658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.61 : 1,480.05 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.61/1,480.05 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.61x = 1,480.05 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.61x = 650,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,126.76/986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.95

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