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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.42, 1,481.65 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.42, 1,481.65 and 467.50 is: 700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.42 : 1,481.65 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.42/1,481.65 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.42x = 1,481.65 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.42x = 692,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,671.38/988.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.79

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