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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.26, 1,480.58 and 410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.26, 1,480.58 and 410 is: 614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.26 : 1,480.58 = 410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.26/1,480.58 = 410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.26x = 1,480.58 × 410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.26x = 607,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,037.80/987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.87

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