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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.55, 1,473.87 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.55, 1,473.87 and 324.48 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.55 : 1,473.87 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.55/1,473.87 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.55x = 1,473.87 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.55x = 478,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,244.21/982.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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