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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.35, 1,478.02 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.35, 1,478.02 and 292.02 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.35 : 1,478.02 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.35/1,478.02 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.35x = 1,478.02 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.35x = 431,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,617.31/985.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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