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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.60, 1,476.85 and 254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.60, 1,476.85 and 254.17 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.60 : 1,476.85 = 254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.60/1,476.85 = 254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.60x = 1,476.85 × 254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.60x = 375,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,370.96/984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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