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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.94, 1,474.40 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.94, 1,474.40 and 434.97 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.94 : 1,474.40 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.94/1,474.40 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.94x = 1,474.40 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.94x = 641,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,320.86/982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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