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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.88, 1,476.60 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.88, 1,476.60 and 436.88 is: 655.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.88 : 1,476.60 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.88/1,476.60 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.88x = 1,476.60 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.88x = 645,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,097.01/984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.00

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