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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.04, 1,473.45 and 404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.04, 1,473.45 and 404.78 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.04 : 1,473.45 = 404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.04/1,473.45 = 404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.04x = 1,473.45 × 404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.04x = 596,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,423.09/982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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