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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.04, 1,472.70 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.04, 1,472.70 and 288.54 is: 432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.04 : 1,472.70 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.04/1,472.70 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.04x = 1,472.70 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.04x = 424,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,932.86/982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.70

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