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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.10, 1,484.10 and 468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.10, 1,484.10 and 468.90 is: 703.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.10 : 1,484.10 = 468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.10/1,484.10 = 468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.10x = 1,484.10 × 468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.10x = 695,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,894.49/989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.56

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