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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.16, 1,473.40 and 488.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.16, 1,473.40 and 488.59 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.16 : 1,473.40 = 488.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.16/1,473.40 = 488.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.16x = 1,473.40 × 488.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.16x = 719,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,888.51/982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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