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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.18, 1,476.42 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.18, 1,476.42 and 326.04 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.18 : 1,476.42 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.18/1,476.42 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.18x = 1,476.42 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.18x = 481,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,371.98/984.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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