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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.78, 1,474.16 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.78, 1,474.16 and 324.66 is: 486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.78 : 1,474.16 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.78/1,474.16 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.78x = 1,474.16 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.78x = 478,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,604.69/982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.99

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