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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,476.30 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,476.30 and 300.04 is: 450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,476.30 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,476.30 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,476.30 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 442,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,949.05/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.13

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