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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.06, 1,476.36 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.06, 1,476.36 and 436.68 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.06 : 1,476.36 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.06/1,476.36 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.06x = 1,476.36 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.06x = 644,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,696.88/984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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