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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.25, 1,473.94 and 397.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.25, 1,473.94 and 397.51 is: 596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.25 : 1,473.94 = 397.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.25/1,473.94 = 397.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.25x = 1,473.94 × 397.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.25x = 585,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,905.89/982.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.49

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