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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,474.45 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,474.45 and 463.60 is: 694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,474.45 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,474.45 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,474.45 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 683,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,555.02/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.40

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