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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.82, 1,479.48 and 466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.82, 1,479.48 and 466.53 is: 699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.82 : 1,479.48 = 466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.82/1,479.48 = 466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.82x = 1,479.48 × 466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.82x = 690,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,217.13/986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.44

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