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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.47, 1,473.42 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.47, 1,473.42 and 397.29 is: 595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.47 : 1,473.42 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.47/1,473.42 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.47x = 1,473.42 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.47x = 585,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,375.03/982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.82

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