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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,479.39 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,479.39 and 439.38 is: 658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,479.39 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,479.39 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,479.39 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 650,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,006.98/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.61

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