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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.72, 1,475.17 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.72, 1,475.17 and 290.14 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.72 : 1,475.17 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.72/1,475.17 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.72x = 1,475.17 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.72x = 428,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,005.82/983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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