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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.41, 1,476.49 and 497.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.41, 1,476.49 and 497.25 is: 745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.41 : 1,476.49 = 497.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.41/1,476.49 = 497.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.41x = 1,476.49 × 497.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.41x = 734,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,184.65/984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.81

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