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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.81, 1,474.84 and 462.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.81, 1,474.84 and 462.79 is: 694.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.81 : 1,474.84 = 462.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.81/1,474.84 = 462.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.81x = 1,474.84 × 462.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.81x = 682,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,541.20/982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.48

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