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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.85, 1,473.93 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.85, 1,473.93 and 435.42 is: 652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.85 : 1,473.93 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.85/1,473.93 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.85x = 1,473.93 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.85x = 641,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,774.71/982.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.97

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