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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.18, 1,479.94 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.18, 1,479.94 and 466.88 is: 699.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.18 : 1,479.94 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.18/1,479.94 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.18x = 1,479.94 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.18x = 690,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,954.39/987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.93

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