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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.02, 1,476.09 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.02, 1,476.09 and 463.86 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.02 : 1,476.09 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.02/1,476.09 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.02x = 1,476.09 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.02x = 684,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,699.11/984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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