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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,473.68 and 434.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,473.68 and 434.89 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,473.68 = 434.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,473.68 = 434.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,473.68 × 434.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 640,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,888.70/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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