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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,480.08 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,480.08 and 439.02 is: 658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.88 : 1,480.08 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.88/1,480.08 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.88x = 1,480.08 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.88x = 649,784.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,784.72/986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.42

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