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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.68, 1,473.10 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.68, 1,473.10 and 332.96 is: 499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.68 : 1,473.10 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.68/1,473.10 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.68x = 1,473.10 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.68x = 490,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,481.71/982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.13

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