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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,476.23 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,476.23 and 464.06 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,476.23 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,476.23 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,476.23 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 685,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,060.66/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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