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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.44, 1,470.44 and 634.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.44, 1,470.44 and 634.89 is: 950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.44 : 1,470.44 = 634.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.44/1,470.44 = 634.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.44x = 1,470.44 × 634.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.44x = 933,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,564.48/982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.25

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