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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.69, 1,477.71 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.69, 1,477.71 and 437.04 is: 655.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.69 : 1,477.71 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.69/1,477.71 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.69x = 1,477.71 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.69x = 645,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,818.38/984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.86

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