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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.33, 1,477.99 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.33, 1,477.99 and 292.01 is: 438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.33 : 1,477.99 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.33/1,477.99 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.33x = 1,477.99 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.33x = 431,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,587.86/985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.01

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