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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.10, 1,481.80 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.10, 1,481.80 and 468.02 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.10 : 1,481.80 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.10/1,481.80 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.10x = 1,481.80 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.10x = 693,512.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,512.04/988.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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