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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.75, 1,477.32 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.75, 1,477.32 and 291.43 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.75 : 1,477.32 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.75/1,477.32 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.75x = 1,477.32 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.75x = 430,535.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,535.37/984.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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