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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.67, 1,477.19 and 407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.67, 1,477.19 and 407.59 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.67 : 1,477.19 = 407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.67/1,477.19 = 407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.67x = 1,477.19 × 407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.67x = 602,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,085.83/984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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