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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.49, 1,477.98 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.49, 1,477.98 and 291.97 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.49 : 1,477.98 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.49/1,477.98 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.49x = 1,477.98 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.49x = 431,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,525.82/985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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