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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.95, 1,475.03 and 405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.95, 1,475.03 and 405.82 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.95 : 1,475.03 = 405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.95/1,475.03 = 405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.95x = 1,475.03 × 405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.95x = 598,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,596.67/982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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