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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.51, 1,477.31 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.51, 1,477.31 and 407.25 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.51 : 1,477.31 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.51/1,477.31 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.51x = 1,477.31 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.51x = 601,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,632.46/984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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