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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.42, 1,476.86 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.42, 1,476.86 and 291.11 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.42 : 1,476.86 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.42/1,476.86 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.42x = 1,476.86 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.42x = 429,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,919.87/984.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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