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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.70, 1,477.02 and 497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.70, 1,477.02 and 497.62 is: 746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.70 : 1,477.02 = 497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.70/1,477.02 = 497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.70x = 1,477.02 × 497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.70x = 734,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,987.31/984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.41

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