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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.01, 1,472.64 and 323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.01, 1,472.64 and 323.87 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.01 : 1,472.64 = 323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.01/1,472.64 = 323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.01x = 1,472.64 × 323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.01x = 476,936.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,936.55/982.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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