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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.03, 1,481.16 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.03, 1,481.16 and 467.70 is: 701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.03 : 1,481.16 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.03/1,481.16 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.03x = 1,481.16 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.03x = 692,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,744.09/988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.14

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