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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.92, 1,477.47 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.92, 1,477.47 and 254.51 is: 381.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.92 : 1,477.47 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.92/1,477.47 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.92x = 1,477.47 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.92x = 376,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,023.50/984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.78

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