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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,476.38 and 436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,476.38 and 436.20 is: 654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,476.38 = 436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,476.38 = 436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,476.38 × 436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 643,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,996.96/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.44

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