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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.52, 1,480.20 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.52, 1,480.20 and 466.80 is: 700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.52 : 1,480.20 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.52/1,480.20 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.52x = 1,480.20 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.52x = 690,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,957.36/986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.40

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