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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.57, 1,476.90 and 436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.57, 1,476.90 and 436.76 is: 655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.57 : 1,476.90 = 436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.57/1,476.90 = 436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.57x = 1,476.90 × 436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.57x = 645,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,054.54/984.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.16

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