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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,476.91 and 464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,476.91 and 464.44 is: 696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,476.91 = 464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,476.91 = 464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,476.91 × 464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 685,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,936.08/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.65

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