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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.66, 1,474.27 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.66, 1,474.27 and 397.36 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.66 : 1,474.27 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.66/1,474.27 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.66x = 1,474.27 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.66x = 585,809.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,809.55/982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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