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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.49, 1,475.27 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.49, 1,475.27 and 290.16 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.49 : 1,475.27 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.49/1,475.27 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.49x = 1,475.27 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.49x = 428,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,064.34/983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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