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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.53, 1,473.49 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.53, 1,473.49 and 324.26 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.53 : 1,473.49 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.53/1,473.49 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.53x = 1,473.49 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.53x = 477,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,792.43/982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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