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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.66, 1,479.73 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.66, 1,479.73 and 293.16 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.66 : 1,479.73 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.66/1,479.73 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.66x = 1,479.73 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.66x = 433,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,796.91/986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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