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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.44, 1,476.60 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.44, 1,476.60 and 436.46 is: 654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.44 : 1,476.60 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.44/1,476.60 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.44x = 1,476.60 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.44x = 644,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,476.84/984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.66

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