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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986, 1,479.54 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986, 1,479.54 and 473 is: 709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986 : 1,479.54 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986/1,479.54 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986x = 1,479.54 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986x = 699,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,822.42/986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.76

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