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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.16, 1,473.44 and 405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.16, 1,473.44 and 405.08 is: 607.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.16 : 1,473.44 = 405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.16/1,473.44 = 405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.16x = 1,473.44 × 405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.16x = 596,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,861.08/982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.70

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