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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.61, 1,476.42 and 464.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.61, 1,476.42 and 464.87 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.61 : 1,476.42 = 464.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.61/1,476.42 = 464.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.61x = 1,476.42 × 464.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.61x = 686,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,343.37/985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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