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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.30, 1,479.69 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.30, 1,479.69 and 370.44 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.30 : 1,479.69 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.30/1,479.69 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.30x = 1,479.69 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.30x = 548,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,136.36/987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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