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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.41, 1,476.84 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.41, 1,476.84 and 326.50 is: 489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.41 : 1,476.84 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.41/1,476.84 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.41x = 1,476.84 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.41x = 482,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,188.26/984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.82

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