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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.39, 1,476.80 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.39, 1,476.80 and 464.40 is: 696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.39 : 1,476.80 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.39/1,476.80 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.39x = 1,476.80 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.39x = 685,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,825.92/984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.70

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