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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.95, 1,479.91 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.95, 1,479.91 and 293.52 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.95 : 1,479.91 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.95/1,479.91 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.95x = 1,479.91 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.95x = 434,383.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,383.18/986.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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