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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.72, 1,480.41 and 438.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.72, 1,480.41 and 438.84 is: 658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.72 : 1,480.41 = 438.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.72/1,480.41 = 438.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.72x = 1,480.41 × 438.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.72x = 649,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,663.12/986.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.41

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