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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.70, 1,477.05 and 464.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.70, 1,477.05 and 464.53 is: 696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.70 : 1,477.05 = 464.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.70/1,477.05 = 464.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.70x = 1,477.05 × 464.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.70x = 686,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,134.04/984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.80

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