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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.00, 1,477.85 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.00, 1,477.85 and 465.40 is: 698.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.00 : 1,477.85 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.00/1,477.85 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.00x = 1,477.85 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.00x = 687,785.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,785.37/985.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.26

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