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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.19, 1,475.26 and 436.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.19, 1,475.26 and 436.63 is: 654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.19 : 1,475.26 = 436.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.19/1,475.26 = 436.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.19x = 1,475.26 × 436.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.19x = 644,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,142.77/984.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.49

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