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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.42, 1,483.16 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.42, 1,483.16 and 468.50 is: 702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.42 : 1,483.16 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.42/1,483.16 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.42x = 1,483.16 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.42x = 694,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,858.12/989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.29

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