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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.50, 1,477.00 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.50, 1,477.00 and 291.20 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.50 : 1,477.00 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.50/1,477.00 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.50x = 1,477.00 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.50x = 430,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,095.38/984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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