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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.84, 1,476.66 and 631.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.84, 1,476.66 and 631.59 is: 948.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.84 : 1,476.66 = 631.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.84/1,476.66 = 631.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.84x = 1,476.66 × 631.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.84x = 932,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,643.69/982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.93

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