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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.66, 1,479.47 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.66, 1,479.47 and 438.60 is: 657.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.66 : 1,479.47 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.66/1,479.47 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.66x = 1,479.47 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.66x = 648,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,893.35/986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.67

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