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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.37, 1,473.47 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.37, 1,473.47 and 462.48 is: 693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.37 : 1,473.47 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.37/1,473.47 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.37x = 1,473.47 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.37x = 681,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,448.09/982.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.68

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