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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.86, 1,477.08 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.86, 1,477.08 and 291.34 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.86 : 1,477.08 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.86/1,477.08 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.86x = 1,477.08 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.86x = 430,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,332.49/984.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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