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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.97, 1,479.85 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.97, 1,479.85 and 466.65 is: 699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.97 : 1,479.85 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.97/1,479.85 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.97x = 1,479.85 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.97x = 690,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,572.00/986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.69

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