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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.82, 1,474.30 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.82, 1,474.30 and 289.48 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.82 : 1,474.30 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.82/1,474.30 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.82x = 1,474.30 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.82x = 426,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,780.36/982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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