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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.04, 1,473.12 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.04, 1,473.12 and 332.72 is: 499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.04 : 1,473.12 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.04/1,473.12 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.04x = 1,473.12 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.04x = 490,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,136.49/982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.10

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