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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.04, 1,471.76 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.04, 1,471.76 and 433.28 is: 650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.04 : 1,471.76 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.04/1,471.76 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.04x = 1,471.76 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.04x = 637,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,684.17/981.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.01

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