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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.06, 1,475.91 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.06, 1,475.91 and 436.14 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.06 : 1,475.91 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.06/1,475.91 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.06x = 1,475.91 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.06x = 643,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,703.39/984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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