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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.96, 1,476.16 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.96, 1,476.16 and 290.60 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.96 : 1,476.16 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.96/1,476.16 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.96x = 1,476.16 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.96x = 428,972.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,972.10/983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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