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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.48, 1,473.90 and 434.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.48, 1,473.90 and 434.62 is: 652.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.48 : 1,473.90 = 434.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.48/1,473.90 = 434.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.48x = 1,473.90 × 434.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.48x = 640,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,586.42/982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.01

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