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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.79, 1,485.11 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.79, 1,485.11 and 469.50 is: 704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.79 : 1,485.11 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.79/1,485.11 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.79x = 1,485.11 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.79x = 697,259.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,259.15/989.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.45

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