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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.17, 1,474.52 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.17, 1,474.52 and 289.88 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.17 : 1,474.52 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.17/1,474.52 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.17x = 1,474.52 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.17x = 427,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,433.86/983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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