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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.20, 1,476.30 and 464.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.20, 1,476.30 and 464.03 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.20 : 1,476.30 = 464.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.20/1,476.30 = 464.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.20x = 1,476.30 × 464.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.20x = 685,047.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,047.49/984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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