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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.76, 1,474.18 and 434.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.76, 1,474.18 and 434.94 is: 652.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.76 : 1,474.18 = 434.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.76/1,474.18 = 434.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.76x = 1,474.18 × 434.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.76x = 641,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,179.85/982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.43

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