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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.68, 1,476.78 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.68, 1,476.78 and 291.21 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.68 : 1,476.78 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.68/1,476.78 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.68x = 1,476.78 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.68x = 430,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,053.10/984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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