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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.19, 1,473.28 and 332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.19, 1,473.28 and 332.97 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.19 : 1,473.28 = 332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.19/1,473.28 = 332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.19x = 1,473.28 × 332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.19x = 490,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,558.04/982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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