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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.74, 1,473.87 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.74, 1,473.87 and 298.74 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.74 : 1,473.87 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.74/1,473.87 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.74x = 1,473.87 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.74x = 440,303.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,303.92/982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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