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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.05, 1,473.28 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.05, 1,473.28 and 488.72 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.05 : 1,473.28 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.05/1,473.28 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.05x = 1,473.28 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.05x = 720,023.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,023.86/982.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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