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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,476.96 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,476.96 and 407.28 is: 611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,476.96 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,476.96 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,476.96 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 601,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,536.27/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.02

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