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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,473.40 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,473.40 and 288.96 is: 433.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,473.40 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,473.40 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,473.40 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 425,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,753.66/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.37

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