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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,476.12 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,476.12 and 463.96 is: 695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,476.12 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,476.12 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,476.12 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 684,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,860.64/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.94

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