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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.81, 1,475.88 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.81, 1,475.88 and 290.48 is: 435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.81 : 1,475.88 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.81/1,475.88 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.81x = 1,475.88 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.81x = 428,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,706.24/983.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.76

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