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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.11, 1,473.18 and 397.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.11, 1,473.18 and 397.38 is: 596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.11 : 1,473.18 = 397.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.11/1,473.18 = 397.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.11x = 1,473.18 × 397.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.11x = 585,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,412.27/982.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.08

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