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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,475.04 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,475.04 and 470 is: 704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,475.04 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,475.04 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,475.04 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 693,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,268.80/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.48

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