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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,476.63 and 408.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,476.63 and 408.06 is: 611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,476.63 = 408.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,476.63 = 408.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,476.63 × 408.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 602,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,553.64/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.87

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