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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.13, 1,476.88 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.13, 1,476.88 and 464.15 is: 696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.13 : 1,476.88 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.13/1,476.88 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.13x = 1,476.88 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.13x = 685,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,496.38/984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.55

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