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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.34, 1,475.50 and 464.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.34, 1,475.50 and 464.41 is: 696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.34 : 1,475.50 = 464.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.34/1,475.50 = 464.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.34x = 1,475.50 × 464.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.34x = 685,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,236.96/984.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.14

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