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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,477.51 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,477.51 and 437.35 is: 656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,477.51 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,477.51 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,477.51 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 646,184.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,184.21/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.17

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