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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.96, 1,485.45 and 470.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.96, 1,485.45 and 470.55 is: 706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.96 : 1,485.45 = 470.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.96/1,485.45 = 470.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.96x = 1,485.45 × 470.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.96x = 698,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,974.29/989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.06

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