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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.19, 1,477.79 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.19, 1,477.79 and 254.84 is: 382.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.19 : 1,477.79 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.19/1,477.79 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.19x = 1,477.79 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.19x = 376,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,598.73/985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.26

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