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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.70, 1,478.55 and 465.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.70, 1,478.55 and 465.53 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.70 : 1,478.55 = 465.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.70/1,478.55 = 465.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.70x = 1,478.55 × 465.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.70x = 688,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,309.38/985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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