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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.61, 1,473.47 and 462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.61, 1,473.47 and 462.77 is: 693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.61 : 1,473.47 = 462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.61/1,473.47 = 462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.61x = 1,473.47 × 462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.61x = 681,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,875.29/982.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.94

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