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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.64, 1,481.84 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.64, 1,481.84 and 439.88 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.64 : 1,481.84 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.64/1,481.84 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.64x = 1,481.84 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.64x = 651,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,831.78/987.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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