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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.50, 1,477.22 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.50, 1,477.22 and 437.07 is: 655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.50 : 1,477.22 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.50/1,477.22 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.50x = 1,477.22 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.50x = 645,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,646.36/984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.81

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