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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.49, 1,476.71 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.49, 1,476.71 and 399.48 is: 599.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.49 : 1,476.71 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.49/1,476.71 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.49x = 1,476.71 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.49x = 589,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,920.63/984.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.22

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