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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.71, 1,477.22 and 291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.71, 1,477.22 and 291.45 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.71 : 1,477.22 = 291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.71/1,477.22 = 291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.71x = 1,477.22 × 291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.71x = 430,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,528.38/984.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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