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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.60, 1,480.37 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.60, 1,480.37 and 466.29 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.60 : 1,480.37 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.60/1,480.37 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.60x = 1,480.37 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.60x = 690,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,279.40/986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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