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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.91, 1,477.59 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.91, 1,477.59 and 327 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.91 : 1,477.59 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.91/1,477.59 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.91x = 1,477.59 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.91x = 483,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,171.93/984.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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