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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.87, 1,477.35 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.87, 1,477.35 and 407.88 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.87 : 1,477.35 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.87/1,477.35 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.87x = 1,477.35 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.87x = 602,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,581.52/984.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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