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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,473.92 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,473.92 and 462.44 is: 693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,473.92 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,473.92 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,473.92 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 681,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,589.88/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.65

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