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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.13, 1,475.84 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.13, 1,475.84 and 325.88 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.13 : 1,475.84 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.13/1,475.84 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.13x = 1,475.84 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.13x = 480,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,945.11/984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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