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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.92, 1,474.32 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.92, 1,474.32 and 405.78 is: 608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.92 : 1,474.32 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.92/1,474.32 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.92x = 1,474.32 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.92x = 598,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,249.57/982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.65

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