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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.10, 1,482.48 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.10, 1,482.48 and 469.23 is: 703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.10 : 1,482.48 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.10/1,482.48 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.10x = 1,482.48 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.10x = 695,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,624.09/989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.29

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