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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.65, 1,476.89 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.65, 1,476.89 and 300.65 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.65 : 1,476.89 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.65/1,476.89 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.65x = 1,476.89 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.65x = 444,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,029.17/984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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