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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.87, 1,474.08 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.87, 1,474.08 and 434.76 is: 652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.87 : 1,474.08 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.87/1,474.08 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.87x = 1,474.08 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.87x = 640,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,871.02/982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.04

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