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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.18, 1,473.54 and 397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.18, 1,473.54 and 397.23 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.18 : 1,473.54 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.18/1,473.54 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.18x = 1,473.54 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.18x = 585,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,334.29/982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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