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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.88, 1,480.80 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.88, 1,480.80 and 439.44 is: 659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.88 : 1,480.80 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.88/1,480.80 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.88x = 1,480.80 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.88x = 650,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,722.75/986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.37

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