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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,476.84 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,476.84 and 407.50 is: 611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,476.84 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,476.84 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,476.84 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 601,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,812.30/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.13

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