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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.84, 1,479.79 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.84, 1,479.79 and 466.41 is: 699.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.84 : 1,479.79 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.84/1,479.79 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.84x = 1,479.79 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.84x = 690,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,186.52/986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.39

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