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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.02, 1,479.10 and 465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.02, 1,479.10 and 465.86 is: 698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.02 : 1,479.10 = 465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.02/1,479.10 = 465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.02x = 1,479.10 × 465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.02x = 689,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,053.53/986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.82

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