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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.04, 1,478.27 and 465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.04, 1,478.27 and 465.77 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.04 : 1,478.27 = 465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.04/1,478.27 = 465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.04x = 1,478.27 × 465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.04x = 688,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,533.82/986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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