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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.59, 1,476.51 and 326.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.59, 1,476.51 and 326.27 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.59 : 1,476.51 = 326.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.59/1,476.51 = 326.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.59x = 1,476.51 × 326.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.59x = 481,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,731.90/984.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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