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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,475.47 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,475.47 and 290.37 is: 435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,475.47 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,475.47 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,475.47 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 428,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,428.19/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.42

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