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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.89, 1,480.01 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.89, 1,480.01 and 328.59 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.89 : 1,480.01 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.89/1,480.01 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.89x = 1,480.01 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.89x = 486,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,316.49/986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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