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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.69, 1,476.66 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.69, 1,476.66 and 326.44 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.69 : 1,476.66 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.69/1,476.66 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.69x = 1,476.66 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.69x = 482,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,040.89/984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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