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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.48, 1,481.22 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.48, 1,481.22 and 439.53 is: 659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.48 : 1,481.22 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.48/1,481.22 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.48x = 1,481.22 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.48x = 651,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,040.63/987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.30

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