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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.17, 1,476.93 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.17, 1,476.93 and 464.88 is: 696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.17 : 1,476.93 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.17/1,476.93 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.17x = 1,476.93 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.17x = 686,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,595.22/985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.93

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