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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.28, 1,475.70 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.28, 1,475.70 and 406.84 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.28 : 1,475.70 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.28/1,475.70 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.28x = 1,475.70 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.28x = 600,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,373.79/984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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