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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.69, 1,476.01 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.69, 1,476.01 and 437.13 is: 655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.69 : 1,476.01 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.69/1,476.01 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.69x = 1,476.01 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.69x = 645,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,208.25/984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.24

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