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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,476.09 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,476.09 and 290.58 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,476.09 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,476.09 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,476.09 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 428,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,922.23/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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