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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,474.52 and 289.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,474.52 and 289.70 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,474.52 = 289.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,474.52 = 289.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,474.52 × 289.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 427,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,163.31/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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