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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.44, 1,473.30 and 427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.44, 1,473.30 and 427.08 is: 640.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.44 : 1,473.30 = 427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.44/1,473.30 = 427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.44x = 1,473.30 × 427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.44x = 629,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,216.96/982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.46

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