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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.93, 1,480.44 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.93, 1,480.44 and 370.48 is: 555.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.93 : 1,480.44 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.93/1,480.44 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.93x = 1,480.44 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.93x = 548,473.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,473.41/986.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.74

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