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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.45, 1,483.25 and 469.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.45, 1,483.25 and 469.69 is: 704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.45 : 1,483.25 = 469.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.45/1,483.25 = 469.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.45x = 1,483.25 × 469.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.45x = 696,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,665.16/989.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.10

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