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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.05, 1,470.99 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.05, 1,470.99 and 396.02 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.05 : 1,470.99 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.05/1,470.99 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.05x = 1,470.99 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.05x = 582,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,546.62/981.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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