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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.10, 1,476.06 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.10, 1,476.06 and 497.48 is: 746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.10 : 1,476.06 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.10/1,476.06 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.10x = 1,476.06 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.10x = 734,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,310.33/984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.17

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