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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.56, 1,476.97 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.56, 1,476.97 and 291.28 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.56 : 1,476.97 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.56/1,476.97 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.56x = 1,476.97 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.56x = 430,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,210.17/984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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