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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.46, 1,473.63 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.46, 1,473.63 and 251.99 is: 377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.46 : 1,473.63 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.46/1,473.63 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.46x = 1,473.63 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.46x = 371,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,340.02/982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.97

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