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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.33, 1,476.11 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.33, 1,476.11 and 290.76 is: 436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.33 : 1,476.11 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.33/1,476.11 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.33x = 1,476.11 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.33x = 429,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,192.29/984.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.02

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