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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.54, 1,475.78 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.54, 1,475.78 and 326.25 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.54 : 1,475.78 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.54/1,475.78 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.54x = 1,475.78 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.54x = 481,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,471.59/984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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