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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.00, 1,475.90 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.00, 1,475.90 and 325.85 is: 488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.00 : 1,475.90 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.00/1,475.90 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.00x = 1,475.90 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.00x = 480,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,919.52/984.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.74

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