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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.79, 1,476.73 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.79, 1,476.73 and 291.21 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.79 : 1,476.73 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.79/1,476.73 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.79x = 1,476.73 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.79x = 430,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,041.68/984.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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