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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,474.50 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,474.50 and 289.62 is: 434.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,474.50 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,474.50 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,474.50 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 427,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,044.69/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.36

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