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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.89, 1,477.17 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.89, 1,477.17 and 291.56 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.89 : 1,477.17 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.89/1,477.17 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.89x = 1,477.17 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.89x = 430,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,676.30/984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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