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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.29, 1,480.01 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.29, 1,480.01 and 439.17 is: 658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.29 : 1,480.01 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.29/1,480.01 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.29x = 1,480.01 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.29x = 649,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,973.80/987.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.34

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