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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,473.99 and 434.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,473.99 and 434.91 is: 652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,473.99 = 434.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,473.99 = 434.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,473.99 × 434.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 641,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,052.99/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.33

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