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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.24, 1,476.36 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.24, 1,476.36 and 496.62 is: 744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.24 : 1,476.36 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.24/1,476.36 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.24x = 1,476.36 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.24x = 733,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,189.90/984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.93

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