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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.91, 1,474.65 and 397.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.91, 1,474.65 and 397.61 is: 596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.91 : 1,474.65 = 397.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.91/1,474.65 = 397.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.91x = 1,474.65 × 397.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.91x = 586,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,326.72/982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.52

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