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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.58, 1,475.21 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.58, 1,475.21 and 290.24 is: 435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.58 : 1,475.21 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.58/1,475.21 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.58x = 1,475.21 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.58x = 428,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,156.12/983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.30

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