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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.99, 1,477.47 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.99, 1,477.47 and 399.98 is: 599.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.99 : 1,477.47 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.99/1,477.47 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.99x = 1,477.47 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.99x = 590,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,956.45/984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.96

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