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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.36, 1,473.52 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.36, 1,473.52 and 397.20 is: 595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.36 : 1,473.52 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.36/1,473.52 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.36x = 1,473.52 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.36x = 585,282.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,282.14/982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.79

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