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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.57, 1,476.81 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.57, 1,476.81 and 291.26 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.57 : 1,476.81 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.57/1,476.81 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.57x = 1,476.81 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.57x = 430,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,128.30/984.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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