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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,476.30 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,476.30 and 399.18 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,476.30 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,476.30 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,476.30 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 589,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,309.43/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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