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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.10, 1,474.01 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.10, 1,474.01 and 462.38 is: 693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.10 : 1,474.01 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.10/1,474.01 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.10x = 1,474.01 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.10x = 681,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,543.06/982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.97

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