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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.09, 1,477.94 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.09, 1,477.94 and 291.76 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.09 : 1,477.94 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.09/1,477.94 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.09x = 1,477.94 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.09x = 431,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,203.77/985.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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