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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,474.61 and 324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,474.61 and 324.99 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,474.61 = 324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,474.61 = 324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,474.61 × 324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 479,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,231.88/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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