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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.34, 1,471.82 and 630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.34, 1,471.82 and 630.98 is: 945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.34 : 1,471.82 = 630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.34/1,471.82 = 630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.34x = 1,471.82 × 630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.34x = 928,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,678.47/982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.38

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