Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.46, 1,472.83 and 397.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 982.46, 1,472.83 and 397.10 is: 595.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982.46 : 1,472.83 = 397.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982.46/1,472.83 = 397.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982.46x = 1,472.83 × 397.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982.46x = 584,860.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,860.79/982.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595.30
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