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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.28, 1,476.33 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.28, 1,476.33 and 300.28 is: 450.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.28 : 1,476.33 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.28/1,476.33 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.28x = 1,476.33 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.28x = 443,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,307.18/984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.39

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