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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.90, 1,477.38 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.90, 1,477.38 and 254.46 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.90 : 1,477.38 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.90/1,477.38 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.90x = 1,477.38 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.90x = 375,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,934.11/984.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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