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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.50, 1,478.66 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.50, 1,478.66 and 466.56 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.50 : 1,478.66 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.50/1,478.66 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.50x = 1,478.66 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.50x = 689,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,881.28/985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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