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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.70, 1,480.39 and 439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.70, 1,480.39 and 439.27 is: 659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.70 : 1,480.39 = 439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.70/1,480.39 = 439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.70x = 1,480.39 × 439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.70x = 650,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,288.59/986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.05

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