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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,477.49 and 400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,477.49 and 400.05 is: 600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,477.49 = 400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,477.49 = 400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,477.49 × 400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 591,067.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,067.87/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.20

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