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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.11, 1,477.17 and 464.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.11, 1,477.17 and 464.51 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.11 : 1,477.17 = 464.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.11/1,477.17 = 464.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.11x = 1,477.17 × 464.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.11x = 686,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,163.93/984.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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