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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.47, 1,480.92 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.47, 1,480.92 and 294.11 is: 441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.47 : 1,480.92 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.47/1,480.92 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.47x = 1,480.92 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.47x = 435,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,553.38/987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.08

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