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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.93, 1,480.82 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.93, 1,480.82 and 439.36 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.93 : 1,480.82 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.93/1,480.82 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.93x = 1,480.82 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.93x = 650,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,610.47/987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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