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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.12, 1,473.66 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.12, 1,473.66 and 469 is: 703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.12 : 1,473.66 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.12/1,473.66 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.12x = 1,473.66 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.12x = 691,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,146.54/982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.73

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