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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.58, 1,477.08 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.58, 1,477.08 and 326.66 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.58 : 1,477.08 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.58/1,477.08 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.58x = 1,477.08 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.58x = 482,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,495.57/984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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