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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.22, 1,476.50 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.22, 1,476.50 and 290.93 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.22 : 1,476.50 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.22/1,476.50 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.22x = 1,476.50 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.22x = 429,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,549.31/984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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