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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.82, 1,477.50 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.82, 1,477.50 and 400 is: 600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.82 : 1,477.50 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.82/1,477.50 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.82x = 1,477.50 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.82x = 591,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,000/984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.11

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