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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.27, 1,473.76 and 434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.27, 1,473.76 and 434.51 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.27 : 1,473.76 = 434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.27/1,473.76 = 434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.27x = 1,473.76 × 434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.27x = 640,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,362.16/982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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