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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.17, 1,472.76 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.17, 1,472.76 and 434.52 is: 651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.17 : 1,472.76 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.17/1,472.76 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.17x = 1,472.76 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.17x = 639,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,943.68/982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.56

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