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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,474.94 and 289.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,474.94 and 289.99 is: 434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,474.94 = 289.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,474.94 = 289.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,474.94 × 289.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 427,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,717.85/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.88

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