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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.81, 1,476.89 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.81, 1,476.89 and 326.53 is: 489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.81 : 1,476.89 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.81/1,476.89 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.81x = 1,476.89 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.81x = 482,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,248.89/984.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.69

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