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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.88, 1,477.31 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.88, 1,477.31 and 254.45 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.88 : 1,477.31 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.88/1,477.31 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.88x = 1,477.31 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.88x = 375,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,900.26/984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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