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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.56, 1,476.87 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.56, 1,476.87 and 291.23 is: 436.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.56 : 1,476.87 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.56/1,476.87 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.56x = 1,476.87 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.56x = 430,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,110.58/984.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.85

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