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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.67, 1,476.24 and 497.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.67, 1,476.24 and 497.05 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.67 : 1,476.24 = 497.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.67/1,476.24 = 497.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.67x = 1,476.24 × 497.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.67x = 733,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,765.09/984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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