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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.03, 1,475.64 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.03, 1,475.64 and 290.45 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.03 : 1,475.64 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.03/1,475.64 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.03x = 1,475.64 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.03x = 428,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,599.64/984.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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