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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,473.21 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,473.21 and 397.35 is: 595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,473.21 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,473.21 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,473.21 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 585,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,378.01/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.68

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