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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.46, 1,481.54 and 439.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.46, 1,481.54 and 439.59 is: 659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.46 : 1,481.54 = 439.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.46/1,481.54 = 439.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.46x = 1,481.54 × 439.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.46x = 651,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,267.97/987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.54

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