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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.75, 1,480.14 and 302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.75, 1,480.14 and 302.75 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.75 : 1,480.14 = 302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.75/1,480.14 = 302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.75x = 1,480.14 × 302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.75x = 448,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,112.39/986.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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