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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.59, 1,477.91 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.59, 1,477.91 and 465.16 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.59 : 1,477.91 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.59/1,477.91 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.59x = 1,477.91 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.59x = 687,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,462.08/985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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