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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.48, 1,476.71 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.48, 1,476.71 and 254.00 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.48 : 1,476.71 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.48/1,476.71 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.48x = 1,476.71 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.48x = 375,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,075.69/984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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