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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.63, 1,479.44 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.63, 1,479.44 and 328.27 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.63 : 1,479.44 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.63/1,479.44 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.63x = 1,479.44 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.63x = 485,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,646.73/986.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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