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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.75, 1,474.19 and 434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.75, 1,474.19 and 434.93 is: 652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.75 : 1,474.19 = 434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.75/1,474.19 = 434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.75x = 1,474.19 × 434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.75x = 641,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,169.46/982.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.42

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