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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982, 1,470.95 and 434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982, 1,470.95 and 434.57 is: 650.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982 : 1,470.95 = 434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982/1,470.95 = 434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982x = 1,470.95 × 434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982x = 639,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,230.74/982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.95

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