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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.68, 1,477.56 and 473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.68, 1,477.56 and 473.04 is: 709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.68 : 1,477.56 = 473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.68/1,477.56 = 473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.68x = 1,477.56 × 473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.68x = 698,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,944.98/985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.10

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