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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,473.70 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,473.70 and 324.40 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,473.70 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,473.70 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,473.70 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 478,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,067.16/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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