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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.76, 1,477.38 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.76, 1,477.38 and 326.65 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.76 : 1,477.38 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.76/1,477.38 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.76x = 1,477.38 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.76x = 482,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,586.18/984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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