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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.09, 1,476.20 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.09, 1,476.20 and 463.80 is: 695.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.09 : 1,476.20 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.09/1,476.20 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.09x = 1,476.20 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.09x = 684,662.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,662.72/984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.73

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