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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,473.50 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,473.50 and 323.99 is: 485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,473.50 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,473.50 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,473.50 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 477,392.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,392.71/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.98

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