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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.28, 1,475.32 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.28, 1,475.32 and 436 is: 653.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.28 : 1,475.32 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.28/1,475.32 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.28x = 1,475.32 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.28x = 643,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,239.52/984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.51

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