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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.64, 1,482.47 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.64, 1,482.47 and 468.53 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.64 : 1,482.47 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.64/1,482.47 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.64x = 1,482.47 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.64x = 694,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,581.67/988.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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