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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.02, 1,470.98 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.02, 1,470.98 and 432.92 is: 649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.02 : 1,470.98 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.02/1,470.98 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.02x = 1,470.98 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.02x = 636,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,816.66/981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.14

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