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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.84, 1,482.63 and 468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.84, 1,482.63 and 468.52 is: 702.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.84 : 1,482.63 = 468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.84/1,482.63 = 468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.84x = 1,482.63 × 468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.84x = 694,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,641.81/988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.48

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