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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,476.69 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,476.69 and 497.53 is: 746.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,476.69 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,476.69 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,476.69 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 734,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,697.58/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.52

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