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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.15, 1,473.71 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.15, 1,473.71 and 434.27 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.15 : 1,473.71 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.15/1,473.71 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.15x = 1,473.71 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.15x = 639,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,988.04/982.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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