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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.68, 1,480.54 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.68, 1,480.54 and 402.12 is: 603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.68 : 1,480.54 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.68/1,480.54 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.68x = 1,480.54 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.68x = 595,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,349.70/986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.39

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