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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.12, 1,473.88 and 462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.12, 1,473.88 and 462.15 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.12 : 1,473.88 = 462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.12/1,473.88 = 462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.12x = 1,473.88 × 462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.12x = 681,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,153.64/982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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