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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.50, 1,476.07 and 436.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.50, 1,476.07 and 436.67 is: 654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.50 : 1,476.07 = 436.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.50/1,476.07 = 436.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.50x = 1,476.07 × 436.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.50x = 644,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,555.49/984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.70

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