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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.06, 1,480.41 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.06, 1,480.41 and 439.14 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.06 : 1,480.41 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.06/1,480.41 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.06x = 1,480.41 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.06x = 650,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,107.25/987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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