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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.85, 1,475.47 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.85, 1,475.47 and 290.31 is: 435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.85 : 1,475.47 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.85/1,475.47 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.85x = 1,475.47 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.85x = 428,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,341.04/983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.37

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