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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.22, 1,473.34 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.22, 1,473.34 and 288.90 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.22 : 1,473.34 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.22/1,473.34 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.22x = 1,473.34 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.22x = 425,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,647.93/982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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