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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,477.26 and 466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,477.26 and 466.64 is: 698.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,477.26 = 466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,477.26 = 466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,477.26 × 466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 689,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,348.61/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.97

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