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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,471.68 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981, 1,471.68 and 468 is: 702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 1,471.68 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/1,471.68 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 1,471.68 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 688,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,746.24/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.09

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