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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,477.26 and 471.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,477.26 and 471.72 is: 707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,477.26 = 471.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,477.26 = 471.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,477.26 × 471.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 696,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,853.09/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.93

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