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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.74, 1,480.40 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.74, 1,480.40 and 401.44 is: 602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.74 : 1,480.40 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.74/1,480.40 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.74x = 1,480.40 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.74x = 594,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,291.78/986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.28

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