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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.60, 1,480.18 and 466.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.60, 1,480.18 and 466.91 is: 699.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.60 : 1,480.18 = 466.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.60/1,480.18 = 466.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.60x = 1,480.18 × 466.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.60x = 691,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,110.84/987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.79

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