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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,476.80 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,476.80 and 254.19 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,476.80 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,476.80 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,476.80 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 375,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,386.52/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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