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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.79, 1,473.71 and 434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.79, 1,473.71 and 434.69 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.79 : 1,473.71 = 434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.79/1,473.71 = 434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.79x = 1,473.71 × 434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.79x = 640,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,597.46/982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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