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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.09, 1,476.22 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.09, 1,476.22 and 290.74 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.09 : 1,476.22 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.09/1,476.22 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.09x = 1,476.22 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.09x = 429,196.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,196.20/984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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