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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.30, 1,480.15 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.30, 1,480.15 and 467.02 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.30 : 1,480.15 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.30/1,480.15 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.30x = 1,480.15 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.30x = 691,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,259.65/987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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