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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.48, 1,473.72 and 434.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.48, 1,473.72 and 434.56 is: 651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.48 : 1,473.72 = 434.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.48/1,473.72 = 434.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.48x = 1,473.72 × 434.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.48x = 640,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,419.76/982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.84

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