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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.76, 1,480.30 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.76, 1,480.30 and 473.76 is: 710.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.76 : 1,480.30 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.76/1,480.30 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.76x = 1,480.30 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.76x = 701,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,306.93/986.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.72

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