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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.39, 1,482.27 and 467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.39, 1,482.27 and 467.86 is: 701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.39 : 1,482.27 = 467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.39/1,482.27 = 467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.39x = 1,482.27 × 467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.39x = 693,494.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,494.84/988.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.64

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