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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,477.33 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,477.33 and 291.52 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,477.33 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,477.33 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,477.33 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 430,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,663.85/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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