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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.69, 1,473.51 and 397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.69, 1,473.51 and 397.39 is: 595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.69 : 1,473.51 = 397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.69/1,473.51 = 397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.69x = 1,473.51 × 397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.69x = 585,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,558.14/982.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.87

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