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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.18, 1,473.02 and 288.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.18, 1,473.02 and 288.70 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.18 : 1,473.02 = 288.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.18/1,473.02 = 288.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.18x = 1,473.02 × 288.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.18x = 425,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,260.87/982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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