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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.77, 1,479.53 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.77, 1,479.53 and 466.99 is: 699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.77 : 1,479.53 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.77/1,479.53 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.77x = 1,479.53 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.77x = 690,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,915.98/987.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.47

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