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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.69, 1,474.03 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.69, 1,474.03 and 298.69 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.69 : 1,474.03 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.69/1,474.03 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.69x = 1,474.03 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.69x = 440,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,274.71/982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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