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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.51, 1,475.66 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.51, 1,475.66 and 436.62 is: 654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.51 : 1,475.66 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.51/1,475.66 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.51x = 1,475.66 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.51x = 644,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,300.49/984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.44

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