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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.79, 1,483.61 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.79, 1,483.61 and 468.50 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.79 : 1,483.61 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.79/1,483.61 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.79x = 1,483.61 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.79x = 695,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,061.52/988.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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