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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.99, 1,480.63 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.99, 1,480.63 and 467.50 is: 701.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.99 : 1,480.63 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.99/1,480.63 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.99x = 1,480.63 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.99x = 692,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,189.14/986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.32

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