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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.36, 1,473.04 and 433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.36, 1,473.04 and 433.90 is: 650.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.36 : 1,473.04 = 433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.36/1,473.04 = 433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.36x = 1,473.04 × 433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.36x = 639,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,152.06/982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.63

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