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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.36, 1,476.20 and 290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.36, 1,476.20 and 290.86 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.36 : 1,476.20 = 290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.36/1,476.20 = 290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.36x = 1,476.20 × 290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.36x = 429,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,364.57/984.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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