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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.46, 1,476.88 and 407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.46, 1,476.88 and 407.32 is: 611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.46 : 1,476.88 = 407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.46/1,476.88 = 407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.46x = 1,476.88 × 407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.46x = 601,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,562.76/984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.06

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