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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.81, 1,477.22 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.81, 1,477.22 and 399.83 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.81 : 1,477.22 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.81/1,477.22 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.81x = 1,477.22 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.81x = 590,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,627.49/984.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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