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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.10, 1,475.80 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.10, 1,475.80 and 435.30 is: 652.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.10 : 1,475.80 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.10/1,475.80 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.10x = 1,475.80 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.10x = 642,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,415.74/984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.80

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