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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.39, 1,479.06 and 466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.39, 1,479.06 and 466.63 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.39 : 1,479.06 = 466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.39/1,479.06 = 466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.39x = 1,479.06 × 466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.39x = 690,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,170.07/987.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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