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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,479.90 and 466.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,479.90 and 466.52 is: 699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,479.90 = 466.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,479.90 = 466.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,479.90 × 466.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 690,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,402.95/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.95

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