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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.08, 1,473.09 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.08, 1,473.09 and 288.78 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.08 : 1,473.09 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.08/1,473.09 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.08x = 1,473.09 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.08x = 425,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,398.93/982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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