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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,476.11 and 436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,476.11 and 436.81 is: 654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,476.11 = 436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,476.11 = 436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,476.11 × 436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 644,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,779.61/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.76

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