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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.66, 1,480 and 293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.66, 1,480 and 293.34 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.66 : 1,480 = 293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.66/1,480 = 293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.66x = 1,480 × 293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.66x = 434,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,143.20/986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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