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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,473.79 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,473.79 and 289.25 is: 433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,473.79 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,473.79 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,473.79 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 426,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,296.72/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.80

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