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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.52, 1,473.44 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.52, 1,473.44 and 288.99 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.52 : 1,473.44 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.52/1,473.44 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.52x = 1,473.44 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.52x = 425,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,809.43/982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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