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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,476.52 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,476.52 and 399.20 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,476.52 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,476.52 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,476.52 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 589,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,426.78/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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