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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.90, 1,477.02 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.90, 1,477.02 and 291.42 is: 437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.90 : 1,477.02 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.90/1,477.02 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.90x = 1,477.02 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.90x = 430,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,433.17/984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.03

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