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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,475.96 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984, 1,475.96 and 398.84 is: 598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984 : 1,475.96 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984/1,475.96 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984x = 1,475.96 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984x = 588,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,671.89/984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.24

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