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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,472.52 and 404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,472.52 and 404.96 is: 606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,472.52 = 404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,472.52 = 404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,472.52 × 404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 596,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,311.70/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.99

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