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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.79, 1,480.71 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.79, 1,480.71 and 402.22 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.79 : 1,480.71 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.79/1,480.71 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.79x = 1,480.71 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.79x = 595,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,575.31/986.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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