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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.72, 1,483.92 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.72, 1,483.92 and 469.80 is: 704.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.72 : 1,483.92 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.72/1,483.92 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.72x = 1,483.92 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.72x = 697,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,145.62/989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.39

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