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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,484.01 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,484.01 and 469.35 is: 704.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,484.01 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,484.01 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,484.01 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 696,520.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,520.09/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.03

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