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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,472.04 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,472.04 and 404.88 is: 606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,472.04 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,472.04 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,472.04 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 595,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,999.56/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.73

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