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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,477.96 and 465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,477.96 and 465.21 is: 697.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,477.96 = 465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,477.96 = 465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,477.96 × 465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 687,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,560.61/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.68

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