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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.84, 1,473.88 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.84, 1,473.88 and 324.56 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.84 : 1,473.88 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.84/1,473.88 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.84x = 1,473.88 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.84x = 478,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,362.49/982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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