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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,473.60 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,473.60 and 462.09 is: 692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,473.60 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,473.60 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,473.60 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 680,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,935.82/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.85

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