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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.47, 1,473.44 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.47, 1,473.44 and 289.11 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.47 : 1,473.44 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.47/1,473.44 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.47x = 1,473.44 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.47x = 425,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,984.79/982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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