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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,474.20 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,474.20 and 289.41 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,474.20 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,474.20 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,474.20 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 426,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,648.22/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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