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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.40, 1,474.92 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.40, 1,474.92 and 290.16 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.40 : 1,474.92 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.40/1,474.92 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.40x = 1,474.92 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.40x = 427,962.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,962.79/983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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