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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.02, 1,474.23 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.02, 1,474.23 and 464.45 is: 695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.02 : 1,474.23 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.02/1,474.23 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.02x = 1,474.23 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.02x = 684,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,706.12/984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.83

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