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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,474.94 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,474.94 and 435.65 is: 652.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,474.94 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,474.94 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,474.94 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 642,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,551.33/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.94

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