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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.62, 1,485.13 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.62, 1,485.13 and 469.74 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.62 : 1,485.13 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.62/1,485.13 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.62x = 1,485.13 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.62x = 697,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,624.97/989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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