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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.61, 1,473.71 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.61, 1,473.71 and 289.09 is: 433.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.61 : 1,473.71 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.61/1,473.71 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.61x = 1,473.71 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.61x = 426,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,033.38/982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.57

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