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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.31, 1,473.63 and 288.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.31, 1,473.63 and 288.98 is: 433.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.31 : 1,473.63 = 288.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.31/1,473.63 = 288.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.31x = 1,473.63 × 288.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.31x = 425,842.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,842.23/982.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.51

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