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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,473.19 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,473.19 and 405 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,473.19 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,473.19 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,473.19 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 596,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,640.94/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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