Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,471.74 and 297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 981, 1,471.74 and 297 is: 445.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981 : 1,471.74 = 297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981/1,471.74 = 297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981x = 1,471.74 × 297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981x = 437,106.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 437,106.78/981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445.57
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