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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982, 1,473.18 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982, 1,473.18 and 469 is: 703.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982 : 1,473.18 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982/1,473.18 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982x = 1,473.18 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982x = 690,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,921.42/982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.59

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