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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.04, 1,473.02 and 332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.04, 1,473.02 and 332.77 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.04 : 1,473.02 = 332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.04/1,473.02 = 332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.04x = 1,473.02 × 332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.04x = 490,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,176.87/982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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