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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.47, 1,477.94 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.47, 1,477.94 and 292.11 is: 438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.47 : 1,477.94 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.47/1,477.94 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.47x = 1,477.94 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.47x = 431,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,719.59/985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.08

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