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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.53, 1,479.82 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.53, 1,479.82 and 466.77 is: 700.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.53 : 1,479.82 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.53/1,479.82 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.53x = 1,479.82 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.53x = 690,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,735.58/986.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.17

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